Anja Kosan
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| Country represented |  Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 12 December 2002 Berlin, Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline | Rhythmic Gymnastics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level | International Elite | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years on national team | 2022- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Berliner TSC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Head coach(es) | Camilla Pfeffer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Anja Kosan (born 12 December 2002) is a German rhythmic gymnast.[1] She won silver in the senior team category at the 2022 World Championships.
Personal life[edit]
In mid-2021 she moved from Berlin to Schmiden in Germany in order to train and study at the national gymnastics training centre, trying to achieve her dream of competing at the 2024 Olympic Games. "I didn't have to worry about finding accommodation either. I moved into a shared flat provided by the STB. The move was a little less stressful for me thanks to the help of my family. The new life at university was a bit difficult for me at first, as it is very different from school. In the meantime, however, I find my way around very well."[2]
Career[edit]
Kosan was selected as a for the 2022 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships in Tel Aviv, Israel, the group came in 12th place in the all-around.[3] In the team ranking (individual and group), the German team placed 5th. In late August Anja debuted in competition at the World Cup in Cluj-Napoca, winning bronze in the 3 ribbons + 2 balls' final.[4] The following month She participated at the 2022 World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, the group made mistakes in the 5 hoops routine (that was scored 25.950) relegated them in 14th place in the All-Around, but they qualified for the 3 ribbons + 2 balls' final with the 6th score, the same place they ended up in the final.[5] Following Bulgaria and Israel's withdrawal Germany was able to medal in the team competition, Hannah and her teammates Francine Schöning, Daniella Kromm, Alina Oganesyan, Hannah Vester and the two individuals Margarita Kolosov and Darja Varfolomeev were awarded silver for their results.[6]
In 2023 the group debuted at the World Cup in Athens where they were 11th in the All-Around and 5th with 5 hoop.[7] In Sofia they ended 9th in the All-Around.[8] In April the girls competed in Tashkent were they won two silver medals in the All-Around and with 3 ribbons and 2 balls.[9][10]
References[edit]
- ^ "KOSAN Anja - FIG Athlete Profile". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
- ^ "News Details (Rhythmische Sportgymnastik) – Turnen & Freizeitsport in Berlin". www.btfb.de. Retrieved 2022-09-24.
- ^ "2022 European Championships Group All-Around" (PDF). europeangymnastics.
- ^ "Gymnastics - World Cup Rhythmic Gymnastics - Cluj-Napoca 2022 - Results". www.the-sports.org. Retrieved 2022-09-24.
- ^ "2022 World Championships Result Book" (PDF). longinestiming.
- ^ "WM-Silber für DTB-Team". Deutscher Turner-Bund e.V. (in German). Retrieved 2022-09-27.
- ^ "Gymnastics - World Cup Rhythmic Gymnastics - Athens 2023 - Results". www.the-sports.org. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
- ^ "Gymnastics - World Cup Rhythmic Gymnastics - Sofia 2023 - Results". www.the-sports.org. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
- ^ "Gymnastics - World Cup Rhythmic Gymnastics - Tashkent 2023 - Results". www.the-sports.org. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
- ^ "Erfolgreiches Wochenende für Gymnastinnen". Deutscher Turner-Bund e.V. (in German). Retrieved 2023-04-17.