Viorica Viscopoleanu

Viorica Viscopoleanu (née Belmega on 8 August 1939) is a retired Romanian long jumper athlete. She competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympics and won a gold medal in 1968, setting a new world record.[1] At the European championships she won a silver medal outdoors in 1969 and two medals indoors, in 1970 and 1971. After retiring from competitions she worked as a coach at her club Steaua București. Monica Iagăr was one of her trainees.[2]

Viorica Viscopoleanu
Viscopoleanu in 1968
Personal information
Birth nameBelmega
Born8 August 1939 (1939-08-08) (age 84)
Storojineț, Kingdom of Romania[1]
Height164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Long jump
ClubCSA Steaua București
Coached by
  • Ion Vintila
  • Ion Soter[2]
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)6.82 m (1968)
Medal record
Representing  Romania
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1968 Mexico CityLong jump
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1969 AthensLong jump
European Indoor Championships
Gold medal – first place1970 ViennaLong jump
Bronze medal – third place1971 SofiaLong jump

References
  1. Viorica Viscopoleanu. sports-reference.com
  2. Viorica Viscopoleanu. Romanian Olympic Committee
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