Daria Bijak Explained

Daria Bijak
Birth Name:Daria Eva Bijak
Birth Place:Racibórz, Poland
Agent:International Gymnastics Federation
Nationality:German
Occupation:Artistic gymnast
Years Active:1998–2010
Website:www.fig.com

Daria Eva Bijak (born 12 November 1985 in Racibórz, Poland)[1] is a former artistic gymnast representing Germany. She is a two-time German national champion (2005, 2006) and competed for Germany at the 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2006 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Her best all-around finish was 8th in 2005.

Bijak was raised in Greven, Germany,[2] and trained at the Deutsche Sporthochschule in Cologne under Shanna Polyakova.[3] She went on to compete in the NCAA as a member of the University of Utah gymnastics team.[4]

In 2008, Bijak represented Germany at the Olympic Games in Beijing, where she finished 51st in the all-around.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lewis. Michael C.. 3 July 2008. Daria Bijak, Gymnastics, Germany. 2022-02-22. The Salt Lake Tribune. en-US.
  2. Web site: Youngren. John. Cirque du Utah: Gymnast Daria Bijak. 2022-02-22. continuum.utah.edu.
  3. Web site: Hamilton. Linda. 2006-06-01. Red Rocks are looking forward to 'elite' future. 2022-02-22. Deseret News. en.
  4. Web site: 2010-06-10. Daria Bijak Named First-Team Academic All-American. 2022-02-22. University of Utah Athletics. en.
  5. Web site: Olympics 2008 Complete Results. USA Gymnastics.