Manuela became involved in rhythmic gymnastics at the age of eight. She really liked the local TV show Angelina Ballerina, where a little mouse partook in ballet. Manuela told her mother that she wanted to be just as flexible. But there was no ballet school in her city. But there was a gymnastics studio. And so Manuela’s fate was decided. Now she dreams of becoming an Olympic champion.

Hobbies: Spending time with family, traveling, movies, nature walks, reading and dogs.