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Many people still remember Balian Bushbaum from his past life as Ivonne Bushbaum, a young woman who later transitioned to male. In 2008, Ivonne—a talented German gymnast specializing in pole vaulting—decided to change his gender identity. Today, Balian Bushbaum gives public seminars and lectures where he openly discusses his experiences, emotions, and thoughts, including comparing the differences between male and female personalities.

Ivonne Bushbaum was born in 1980 in the German city of Ulm. At the age of 18, she began her successful athletic career, focusing on pole vaulting. Between 1998 and 2007, she achieved remarkable success in various competitions, including world and European championships as well as the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

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Her honors include third place at the 1998 European Championships and again in 2002; second place at the 2002 European Indoor Championships; and sixth place at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Ivonne set her personal best of 4.70 meters in June 2003 in her hometown of Ulm.

In November 2007, Ivonne announced her retirement from competitive sports due to numerous injuries. However, the real reason behind her decision was her revelation that she was transgender and had chosen to change his gender identity. This came as a shock to many of her fans and supporters.After starting hormone therapy and undergoing gender-reassignment surgery, Ivonne officially changed her gender in 2008 and adopted the name Balian Bushbaum.

On his official website, Balian expresses his deep gratitude to his supporters for their encouragement and the countless letters they sent him. He credits their emotional support for helping him through a difficult period in his life and enabling him to find true happiness in his new identity.Today, Balian gives public lectures where he shares his story, struggles, and journey toward happiness. He also talks about how his transition changed his perspective on life and gender roles.

Balian admits that becoming a man gave him greater independence and freedom from external opinions, allowing him to live more in accordance with his true self.