Overview
- Varfolomeev, 18, is an Olympic champion and now an 11-time world champion after her Rio performance.
- Her selection came ahead of the German hockey European champions and lifeguard Nina Holt.
- Holt claimed five gold medals at the World Games in China.
- Germany’s hockey national team won home European Championship gold in Mönchengladbach for the first time in 12 years.
- The monthly honor is decided by a vote among athletes funded by Sporthilfe.