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Veronika Vitenberg at the Olympic Village, Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics
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| Full name | Veronika Vitenberg |
| Alternative name(s) | ורוניקה ויטנברג, Вероника Витенберг |
| Nickname(s) | Nika |
| Country represented |  Israel |
| Former countries represented |  Belarus |
| Born | 9 September 1988 Grodno, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Discipline | Rhythmic gymnastics |
| Years on national team | 2004- |
| Head coach(es) | Ira Vigdorchik |
| Choreographer | Ayelet Zussman |
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Veronika Vitenberg
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| Born | 9 September 1988 |
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| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Hair color | Light brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
Veronika Vitenberg (Hebrew: ורוניקה ויטנברג) is an Israeli rhythmic gymnast. She was born on September 9, 1988, in Grodno, which was then part of the Soviet Union. Veronika is well-known for competing in the 2008 Olympic Games.
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Veronika Vitenberg's Gymnastics Career
Starting Gymnastics
Veronika Vitenberg began rhythmic gymnastics when she was 6 years old. She started in Belarus, her home country at the time. Her schoolteacher noticed how flexible she was and encouraged her to join. When Veronika was 13, she moved to Israel.
Olympic Games and Team Success
Veronika represented Israel at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. She was a key member of the Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team. Her team performed very well, finishing in 6th place in the group final. This was a great achievement for the team.
Veronika Vitenberg's Personal Life
Veronika Vitenberg is Jewish. She served in the Israel Defense Forces from 2007 to 2010. During her service, she was given a special "Athlete of Excellence" status. This allowed her to continue training and competing while serving her country. After her gymnastics career, she began studying business management at a university in Herzliya, Israel.
Competition Highlights
Veronika Vitenberg competed in many important gymnastics events. Here are some of her top results:
- 2004 Israel Championships: She placed 2nd in the individual competition.
- 2006 European Championships: Her team finished in 6th place.
- 2007 European Championships: Her team improved to 4th place.
- 2007 World Championships: Her team earned 6th place.
- 2008 Olympic Games: Her team placed 6th in the group final.
- 2009 World Championships: Her team achieved 5th place.
See Also
- Sports in Israel
- Linoy Ashram
- Nicol Zelikman
- Neta Rivkin
- Irina Risenzon
