# Radomyr Stelmakh gymnastics career transition

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> Updated: 2026-08-18T09:52:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Radomyr Stelmakh, a Ukrainian-born gymnast who moved to Germany following the Russian invasion, has transitioned to representing the German national team.

In July 2026, after receiving German citizenship, Stelmakh won three gold medals—in the all-around, high bar, and parallel bars—at the German National Championships in Hannover. 

Following these victories, Stelmakh made his competitive debut for Germany at the European Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, in August 2026. This marked his return to major competition after a two-year hiatus.

## Claims

- Radomyr Stelmakh is making his competitive debut for the German national gymnastics team. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The 20-year-old gymnast previously won a European Championship gold medal with Ukraine. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The European Gymnastics Championships are being held in Zagreb, Croatia. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Stelmakh moved from Zaporizhzhia to Cottbus, Germany, in 2022 following the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Gymnast Lucas Kochan is also making a selection comeback at the championships. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Stelmakh previously won a European Championship gold medal representing Ukraine in Rimini in 2024. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- German gymnast Lucas Kochan is also making a return to competition in Zagreb. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Radomyr Stelmakh makes debut for Germany at European Gymnastics Championships

Ukrainian-born gymnast Radomyr Stelmakh is making his competitive debut for Germany at the European Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/radomyr-stelmakh-debuts-for-german-gymnastics-team-in-zagreb

### 2026-07-25: Radomyr Stelmakh clinches three German gymnastics titles after gaining citizenship

Radomyr Stelmakh, a newly naturalised German citizen, won three German gymnastics titles in Hannover and will compete for Germany at the European Championships.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/radomyr-stelmakh-clinches-three-german-gymnastics-titles-after-gaining-citizenship

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