# Helen Kevric comeback and European gold

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-gymnast-helen-kevric-comeback
> Updated: 2026-08-15T14:52:56.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

German gymnast Helen Kevric has successfully begun her international comeback at the European Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb. This follows a severe knee injury sustained in May 2025.

Kevric secured the gold medal on the uneven bars with a score of 14.500, making her the first German European champion on that apparatus since Elisabeth Seitz in 2022. This victory comes approximately 15 months after her injury in Leipzig. During the same championships, German teammate Karina Schönmaier won silver in the vault.

Despite her competitive success, Kevric continues to face coaching instability. Following abuse allegations at the Stuttgart gymnastics center, her previous partnership with Aimee Boorman was dissolved in March. While her teammates receive full coaching support, Kevric is competing without a dedicated coach.

## Claims

- German national coach Gerben Wiersma stated the goal is to reach the team final and finish among the top five teams. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Helen Kevric is making her international comeback following a severe knee injury sustained in May 2025. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Helen Kevric is currently without a coach for the European Championships in Zagreb. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) and Aimee Boorman mutually dissolved their contract in March. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Stuttgart gymnastics center is undergoing changes following allegations of abuse. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Helen Kevric wins uneven bars gold at European Championships

German gymnast Helen Kevric won gold on the uneven bars at the European Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb, completing a successful comeback following a major knee injury.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/helen-kevric-wins-uneven-bars-gold-at-european-championships

### 2026-08-11: Helen Kevric returns to European Gymnastics Championships without a coach

German gymnast Helen Kevric returns to international competition at the European Championships in Zagreb following a knee injury, though she remains without a coach due to ongoing training center transitions.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/helen-kevric-returns-to-european-gymnastics-championships-without-a-coach

### 2026-07-24: Helen Kevric claims second gold as Germany’s gymnastics championships showcase comeback and Varfolomeev dominance

Helen Kevric won two golds in her comeback at the German gymnastics championships, while Darja Varfolomeev captured the rhythmic all‑around title, both eyeing upcoming European contests.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/darja-varfolomeev-retains-german-rhythmic-gymnastics-allaround-title

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