Friedmann was born in Israel to parents who made Aliyah from Romania in 2001.[2][3] She took up gymnastics at age seven, and said that: "personally, I have always loved gymnastics. Not everyone can reach a high level, it's very special". Her idol is Israeli rhythmic gymnast Linoy Ashram.[4]
Rhythmic gymnastics career
2022
In 2022 Friedmann was named part of Israel's new national group, training for most of the day, which is more than 10 hours, thinking that they have to go to training and work harder than yesterday.[4] They debuted at the World Cup in Athens, winning gold in 5 hoops and 3 ribbons + 2 balls.[5] Then Baku, where they got the bronze medal in the All-Around and 5 hoops.[6]Pamplona (All-Around silver),[7]Portimão (All-Around gold)[8] and Cluj-Napoca (All-Around and 5 hoops silver).[9]
In September Shani took part in the World Championships in Sofia along Shani Bakanov, Romi Paritzki, Ofir Shaham and Diana Svertsov, winning two silver medals in the All-Around and the 5 hoops' final.[11] Despite being among the favourites for a team medal, Israel couldn't take part in the competition because Atamanov broke her foot the day before the competition started and, as replacements had to be announced at least 24 hours before competition, leaving the country with only Katz as individual.[12]
2023
In 2023 at the first World Cup of the season in Athens the group won gold in the All-Around and with 5 hoops as well as silver with 3 ribbons + 2 balls.[13] In Sofia they won silver in the All-Around and with 5 hoops.[14]
