Anna Dogonadze
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Anna Dogonadze is a German athlete of Georgian
origin who won a gold medal
in the event of trampolining
at the 2004 Summer Olympics
.
She was born on 15 February 1973 in Mtskheta
, Georgian SSR, (present day Georgia
). Prior to Georgian independence, she competed for the Soviet Union, and afterwards represented Georgia in international competition. Dogonadze became a German citizen after marrying a German national. They live in Bad Kreuznach
, Germany
, with their daughter Mariam. By profession, Dogonadze is a teacher.
Dogonadze's career highlight was her Olympic win in 2004, she had a disastrous final in the Sydney Olympics four years earlier. She was the oldest finalist in her event at the 2004 Games, at age 31. Likewise, Miss Dogonadze was the oldest competing in her event at the 2008 Beijing Games, at 35 years old.
Georgia (country)
Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
origin who won a gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
in the event of trampolining
Trampolining
Trampolining is a competitive Olympic sport in which gymnasts perform acrobatics while bouncing on a trampoline. These can include simple jumps in the pike, tuck or straddle position to more complex combinations of forward or backward somersaults and twists....
at the 2004 Summer Olympics
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
.
She was born on 15 February 1973 in Mtskheta
Mtskheta
Mtskheta , one of the oldest cities of the country of Georgia , is located approximately 20 kilometers north of Tbilisi at the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. The city is now the administrative centre of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region...
, Georgian SSR, (present day Georgia
Georgia (country)
Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
). Prior to Georgian independence, she competed for the Soviet Union, and afterwards represented Georgia in international competition. Dogonadze became a German citizen after marrying a German national. They live in Bad Kreuznach
Bad Kreuznach
Bad Kreuznach is the capital of the district of Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is located on the Nahe river, a tributary of the Rhine...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, with their daughter Mariam. By profession, Dogonadze is a teacher.
Dogonadze's career highlight was her Olympic win in 2004, she had a disastrous final in the Sydney Olympics four years earlier. She was the oldest finalist in her event at the 2004 Games, at age 31. Likewise, Miss Dogonadze was the oldest competing in her event at the 2008 Beijing Games, at 35 years old.
Career achievements
- Winner in synchronized trampolining, World Games 2005World Games 2005The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July...
, with Jessica Simon - Olympic gold medal, 2004
- World Champion 1998, 2001
- European Masters 1997, 1998, 2000
- German Masters 2000, 2001
- German Synchronised Masters 2001