Susan Benicke

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameSusan•Benicke
Used nameSusan•Benicke
Born14 September 1981 in Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt (GER)
Measurements160 cm / 43 kg
AffiliationsTV Wattenscheid, Wattenscheid, Bochum (GER)
NOC Germany

Biography

Rhythmic gymnast Susan Benicke helped the German team finish a surprising fourth place at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. This was the best ever rhythmic gymnastics result in German Olympic history. Benicke won nine German national titles.

Benicke later turned to show dancing and won a silver medal at World Championships and two golds at Europeans. By profession, she became a graduated sports teacher, yoga coach, and personal trainer in München.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2000 Summer Olympics Rhythmic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) GER Susan Benicke
Group, Women (Olympic) Germany 4