Brazilian Rhythmic Gymnast Isabelle Marciniak Dies at 18 on Christmas Eve

Overview

• The Federação Paranaense de Ginástica confirmed her death on December 24 via an Instagram statement.
• Marciniak died at Hospital Nossa Senhora das Graças in Curitiba, according to obituary details reported by local media.
• A wake and burial were scheduled for December 25 at the Capela do Cemitério Jardim Independência in Araucária.
• She won Brazil’s 2021 rhythmic gymnastics national title in the individual all-around, also taking gold with ball and silver with ribbon.
• The Araucária native represented Clube Agir, captured a 2023 adult trio title at the Paranaense, paused competition for treatment, and her parents organized a February crowdfunding for medical costs.