Leyanet Gonzalez (CUB)

1991 Pan American B Champion
2003 Pan American V Champion

Leyanet was born on September 30, 1978.  A gymnastics prodigy, she made her international debut at the age of 11.  She's had a few injuries throughout her career (knee surgery in 1992, dislocated elbow 20 days before the 1999 Pan American Games), and retired briefly in 2000-2001 to marry and have a child. 

Leyanet is married to Erick Lopez, Cuba's most successful male gymnast ever.  Their son, Erick Jr., was born in 2001.  She's coached by Fernando Veliz, and says that competing in the 2004 Olympic Games was a dream come true.

Competition Results

1990
Caribbean Games:  1st Team, 4th AA
China Cup:  7th AA
Cottbus International:  24th AA
Olympic Cup:  9th AA

1991
Caribbean Games:  4th AA
Pan American Games:  2nd Team, 1st B

1994
World Championships:  15th Team

1995
Pan American Games:  2nd Team, 12th AA, 3rd B, 3rd FX

1996
World Championships:  15th B (semi-finals)

1997
La Copa Internacional:  3rd AA
University Games:  9th Team, 7th AA, 2nd B, 3rd FX

2000
Copa Gimnastica:  2nd V, 2nd FX, 4th B

2002
Olimpiada del Deporte Cubana:  2nd V, 2nd FX, 4th B

2003
Pan American Games:  4th Team, 7th AA, 1st V, 7th B, 7th FX
World Championships:  18th AA, 7th V

2004
French International:  3rd V, 3rd FX
Ibero-American Championships:  2nd AA
International Championships of Romania:  8th AA, 3rd V, 3rd FX, 4th UB
Olimpiada del Deporte Cubana:  1st Team, 1st AA, 1st V, 1st UB, 1st FX
Olympic Games:  22nd AA

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