Ana Paula Scheffer

Ana Paula Scheffer (18 August 1989 – 16 October 2020)[1] was a Brazilian individual rhythmic gymnast.

Ana Paula Scheffer
Full nameAna Paula Scheffer
Country represented Brazil
Born(1989-08-18)August 18, 1989
DiedOctober 16, 2020(2020-10-16) (aged 31)
Toledo, Paraná
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
Years on national team2005-2011
Medal record
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place2007 Rio de JaneiroHoop
Pan American Championships
Silver medal – second place 2005 Rio de Janeiro Team
Silver medal – second place 2005 Rio de Janeiro Rope
South American Games
Gold medal – first place 2010 Medellín Group all-around
Silver medal – second place 2006 Buenos Aires Team
Silver medal – second place 2006 Buenos Aires Rope
Silver medal – second place 2006 Buenos Aires Clubs
Silver medal – second place 2006 Buenos Aires Ribbon
Silver medal – second place 2010 Medellín 5 hoops
Silver medal – second place 2010 Medellín 3 ribbons + 2 ropes

She represented her nation at international competitions. She competed at world championships, including at the 2009 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.[2]

Scheffer was discovered dead at her home in Toledo, Paraná suffering from heart attack on October 16, 2020, aged 31.[1][3]

References
  1. "Ana Paula Scheffer, ex-atleta da Seleção Brasileira de Ginástica Rítmica, é encontrada morta, em Toledo". Globo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  2. "2009 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships athletes - Ana Paula Scheffer". Longinestiming.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  3. "Brazilian Ana Paula Scheffer, Former Pan-American Games Medalist, Found Dead in Paraná". The Rio Times. 17 October 2020.


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