Teodora Ungureanu

Romanian gymnast and coach with Olympic success

Teodora Ungureanu - Romanian gymnast and coach with Olympic success
Born

November 13th, 1960
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Romania

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Competitor in gymnastics during the late 1970s and early 1980s, achieving significant success in international competitions. Won a gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics as part of the Romanian women's gymnastics team. Also claimed individual achievements in various apparatus events, establishing a reputation as a leading gymnast. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, contributing to the development of subsequent generations of gymnasts.

Gold medal winner at the 1980 Moscow Olympics

Led the Romanian women's gymnastics team

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