Fernanda Regalo Alvaz (born 23 March 2009) is a Brazilian rhythmic gymnast.[1] She represents her country in international competitions.

Fernanda Alvaz
Full nameFernanda Regalo Alvaz
Country represented Brazil
Born (2009-03-23) March 23, 2009 (age 15)
São Paulo
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
LevelInternational Elite
Years on national team2022–
Medal record
Rhythmic gymnastics
Representing  Brazil
South American Championships
Silver medal – second place 2022 Paipa All-Around
Junior Pan American Championships
Silver medal – second place 2024 Ciudad de Guatemala Team
Silver medal – second place 2024 Ciudad de Guatemala Clubs
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Guadalajara Team
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Ciudad de Guatemala Ball

Career

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Alvaz made her international debut in early December 2022, her first year as a junior, when she was selected for the South American Championships in Paipa.[2] A few days before the championship she was invited along with Maria Eduarda Alexandre and Keila Souza to a training stage to upgrade the level of rhythmic gymnastics in America.[3] In Colombia, in the 13–14 years old category, she won silver in the All-Around behind teammate Renata Diniz.[4] In mid-December she participated in a training camp for young gymnast held by the Brazilian federation.[5]

A year later she took part in the Pan American Championships in Guadalajara along with Keila Santos, Letícia Evangelista and the national juniot group, winning bronze in teams.[6][7] In July she was selected for the Junior World Championships in Cluj-Napoca, along with Keila Santos and the junior group, where she competed with ball and ribbon, taking 19th and 35th place with apparatuses and 12th in teams.[8][9] Weeks later she won gold in the All-Around, with hoop, ball and clubs as well as silver with ribbon at the Brazilian Championships.[10][11]

In 2024 Alvaz competed at the Pan American Championships in Guatemala City. She was 4th in the All-Around and won silver in teams, along with Sarah Mourão, Gabriela Cunha and Stefhany Popoatzki, and with clubs and bronze with ball.[12][13][14][15][16] In July she won silver in team, the All-Around, hoop and ball as well as silver with clubs and ribbon at the Brazilian Junior Championships.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "REGALO ALVAZ Fernanda - FIG Athlete Profile". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  2. ^ "GR do Brasil enviou forte equipe para o Sul-Americano de Paipa, e confia em boa campanha". Presskit (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  3. ^ "Talentos juvenis da Ginástica Rítmica do Brasil participaram de estágio de treinamento na Costa Rica". CBG - Confederação Brasileira de Ginástica (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  4. ^ "Brasil cumpre excelente campanha no Sul-Americano de Ginástica Rítmica". CBG - Confederação Brasileira de Ginástica (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-09-12. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  5. ^ "GR realiza Estágio de Treinamento para ginastas das categorias infantil e juvenil". CBG - Confederação Brasileira de Ginástica (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  6. ^ "GR do Brasil mede sua força no Pan de Guadalajara". CBG - Confederação Brasileira de Ginástica (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-07-06. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  7. ^ "Junior Team" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  8. ^ "Promessas da Ginástica Rítmica mostram seu talento no Mundial Juvenil, na Romênia". CBG - Confederação Brasileira de Ginástica (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  9. ^ FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics Junior World Championships. Swiss Timing. 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  10. ^ "Campeonato Brasileiro Loterias Caixa De Ginástica Rítmica (Juvenil) e Copa Brasil Loterias Caixa de Ginástica Rítmica (Adulto) agitam João Pessoa". CBG - Confederação Brasileira de Ginástica (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  11. ^ "Novíssima geração da GR emite sinais promissores no Brasileiro Juvenil Loterias Caixa de João Pessoa". CBG - Confederação Brasileira de Ginástica (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  12. ^ "Brasil mostra seus novos talentos no Campeonato Pan-Americano Juvenil de Ginástica Rítmica". CBG - Confederação Brasileira de Ginástica (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-04-06. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  13. ^ "Juvenis do Brasil sinalizam futuro promissor na GR". CBG - Confederação Brasileira de Ginástica (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  14. ^ "2024 Pan American Junior Teams" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  15. ^ "2024 Pan American Junior All-Around" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  16. ^ "2024 Pan American Junior Finals" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  17. ^ "2024 Brazilian Junior Championships" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-09-03.