2023-11-21 19:44:49
The German gymnast Mia Sophie Lietke va die last thursday at the age of 16 in a “very sudden and unexpected” way, as reported by the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) in a statement issued this Tuesday.
“The young gymnast of the national team died very suddenly last Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Fellbach-Schmiden at only 16 years old,” the organization announced in a statement without giving further details.
A news for which they have shown “dismay” within the national team. “Not just rhythmic gymnastics, but the entire gymnastics family in Germany is in mourning for the loss of Mia Sophie Lietke”, they lamented. “Our deepest condolences to Mia’s family in these difficult times, we wish them all the strength in the world to be able to face this sad event”, added the emotional statement of the DTB.
Mia Lietke made the jump in July 2023 to the German all-round rhythmic gymnastics team. In 2022 it was proclaimed German youth champion in ball and runner-up in ‘All-Around’, achievements for which she was chosen the young sportswoman of the month in Berlin.
In fact, she was a training partner of the six-time world champion Darya Vaarfolomeev, 17 years old. “You will always be in our hearts as a very big person,” wrote the ‘queen’ of the 2023 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup held in Valencia, winning the gold in ball, circle, bars and ribbon.
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