About Silvia Hindorff
Born 1961. Silvia Hindorff is a German artistic gymnast.
Silvia Hindorff (later Hafemeister), born 27 June 1961 in Sebnitz, German Democratic Republic (the former East Germany) is a German former gymnast who competed at the 1978 and 1979 World Gymnastics Championships and the 1980 Summer Olympics. She is the 1980 East German National bronze medalist on floor exercise.
Eponymous skill Hindorff invented a release move on the uneven bars (free hip to straddle reverse Hecht) that bears her name in the Code of Points. ApparatusNameDescriptionDifficultyUneven bars Hindorff Clear hip circle on high bar counter straddle to hang on high bar E
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Who is Silvia Hindorff?
East German gymnast
When was Silvia Hindorff born?
Silvia Hindorff was born on 27 June 1961 in Sebnitz.
What is Silvia Hindorff's occupation?
Silvia Hindorff is an artistic gymnast.
What nationality is Silvia Hindorff?
Silvia Hindorff is German.
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