Viorica Viscopoleanu
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About
Olympic medalist long jumper who competed at the Olympics in 1964, 1968 and 1972. She won a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics and set a new world record in long jump.
Before Fame
She started her international career at the 1962 European Championships.
Trivia
She attended and won in 1969, 1970 and 1971 at the European championships. She held the title of the Romanian long jump champion from 1962-70 and then again in 1973.
Family Life
She is from Storojineț, Romania. She married and has two children.
Associated With
She and fellow long jumper Angela Elizabeth Thacker have both competed at the olympics.
