Lavinia Miloșovici

Romanian gymnast and Olympic gold medalist

Lavinia Miloșovici - Romanian gymnast and Olympic gold medalist
Born

October 21st, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Romania

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Competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics, winning gold in the balance beam and bronze in the floor exercise. Achieved success at the World Championships, securing multiple medals and demonstrating exceptional skills in artistic gymnastics. Associated with the Romanian national team during a peak era, contributed to the team's overall performance at international competitions. Retired from competitive gymnastics after a successful career, later transitioning into coaching and promoting the sport.

Won gold in balance beam at the 1996 Olympics

Secured multiple medals at World Championships

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