Kiara Lisa Munteanu (17 December 1997)[1] is an Australian gymnast. Munteanu was part of Australia's women's gymnastics team for the 2014 and 2015 World Championships.
| Kiara Munteanu | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Kiara Lisa Munteanu |
| Country represented |  Australia |
| Born | 17 December 1997 Melbourne, Australia |
| Discipline | Women's artistic gymnastics |
| Level | Senior International Elite |
| Club | National Centre of Excellence |
| Head coach(es) | Misha Barabach Tracey Penaluna Lisa Bradley |
| Former coach(es) | Karen Baker |
Early life
Munteanu was born in Melbourne, Victoria.[2] She began practicing gymnastics at age 4.[2] Her mother put her in gymnastics because she was energetic and very active.[3] Her first gym was Niddrie Gymnastics.[3]
Career
Munteanu became an elite gymnast at 11 years old.[3] Munteanu began competing as at the senior level in 2012. That year, she placed first in floor exercise and second all-around at the Australian national championships.[2] She was named to Australia's team for the World Gymnastics Championships in 2014 and 2015 where the team placed seventh and fourteenth, respectively.[2] Munteanu also competed at the Pacific Rim 2014 Gymnastics Championships, placing sixth in uneven bars and tenth all-around.[3] She was named a non-traveling reserve for the 2016 Pacific Rim Championships, a test event for the 2016 Summer Olympics.[4]
Munteanu trains at High Performance Centre located in Prahran, Victoria.[3] She is coached by Misha Barabach, Tracey Penaluna and Lisa Bradley.[2]