Fernanda Heinemann

Fernanda Francieli Lenz Heinemann (born 8 April 2007) is a Paraguayan rhythmic gymnast who formerly represented Brazil. She is a multiple Pan American champion as a member of the junior Brazilian group.

Career Heinemann went into rhythmic gymnastics through taking circus classes as a child. At the Pan American Games in Cali, they won silver in the all-around and with 5 balls as well as gold with 5 ribbons.

In March 2022, she was again selected for junior group along with Eloah de Oliveira, Laura Gamboa, Isadora Beduschi, Yumi Rodrigues, Lavinia Silvério and Nicole Vasques. In July they won gold in the all-around, with 5 ropes and with 5 balls at the Pan American Championships.

In 2024, she changed her nationality to represent Paraguay.

Achievements

First Paraguayan rhythmic gymnast to win a medal in an individual apparatus final at the South American Gymnastics Championships