Iolanda Balaș

Romanian high jumper Olympic champion

Iolanda Balaș - Romanian high jumper Olympic champion
Born

December 12th, 1936
88 years ago

Died

March 11th, 2016
9 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Romania

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Achieved significant success in high jump during the 1950s. Competed in international events representing Romania. Won a gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Set multiple world records throughout her career, including a remarkable jump of 1.85 meters in 1961. Retired in 1965, leaving a legacy in the sport.

Won the gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics

Set a world record of 1.85 meters in 1961

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