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Cristina Casandra
ROUWomenCristina Casandra, née Iloc (born 1 February 1977 in Zalău) is a Romanian long-distance runner who specializes mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
She took up the event in 2000, having initially specialized in the 5000 metres. She was the bronze medallist at the Balkan Cross Country Championships in March 2011.
She finished 5th at the 2008 Summer Olympics, but did not reach the final at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Their athletic achievements reflect years of dedicated training and competition at the highest levels.
As of Sep 19, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:16.85 (#71 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 6:16.58, 2015 season best 10:00.17 (Jun 20, 2015, Pankritio Stadium, Herakleion (GRE)) · National record (3000 m steeplechase) · 49 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3000mSt | 10:00.17 | - | Jun 20, 2015 | ↓ | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Pankritio Stadium, Herakleion |
| 2014 | 3000m | 9:19.61 | - | Feb 22, 2014 | ↓ | Istanbul (TUR) (i) |
| 2014 | 3000m-short-track | 9:19.61 | - | Feb 22, 2014 | ↑ | Istanbul Balkan Indoor Championships |
| 2014 | 3000mSt | 9:51.40 | - | Jul 26, 2014 | ↓ | Pitesti (ROU) |
| 2013 | CrossCount | 28:37 | - | Dec 8, 2013 | ↓ | 20th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Beograd - U23 Events |
| 2013 | 10000m | 35:42.69 | - | Aug 24, 2013 | - | Bucuresti Romanian Championships |
| 2012 | 3000mSt | 9:58.83 | - | Aug 4, 2012 | ↓ | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2011 | 3000mSt | 9:38.42 | - | Aug 9, 2011 | ↓ | Bucuresti Romanian Championships |
| 2011 | CrossCount | 27:34 | - | Dec 11, 2011 | ↓ | 18th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Velenje |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 35:13 | - | Oct 2, 2011 | ↓ | Edinburgh (GBR) |
| 2009 | 3000m | 9:20.85 | - | Jun 20, 2009 | ↓ | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Fana Stadion, Bergen |
| 2009 | 3000mSt | 9:33.33 | - | Aug 1, 2009 | ↓ | Bucuresti Romanian Championships |
| 2008 | 3000m-short-track | 9:15.52 | - | Feb 8, 2008 | ↑ | Düsseldorf (GER) (i) |
| 2008 | 3000m | 9:15.52 | - | Feb 8, 2008 | ↓ | Düsseldorf (GER) (i) |
| 2008 | 3000mSt | 9:16.85 | - | Aug 17, 2008 | ↓ | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
| 2008 | 10Kilometr | 35:04 | - | Dec 31, 2008 | ↓ | Madrid (ESP) |
| 2007 | 3000m | 9:08.58 | - | Feb 21, 2007 | ↓ | Pireaus (GRE) (i) |
| 2007 | 3000m-short-track | 9:08.58 | - | Feb 21, 2007 | ↑ | Pireaus Balkan Indoor Championships |
| 2007 | 3000mSt | 9:28.53 | - | Jul 18, 2007 | ↓ | Rethymno (GRE) |
| 2007 | 2MilesShor | 9:52.25 | - | Feb 17, 2007 | - | National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 2007 | 2Miles | 9:52.25 | - | Feb 17, 2007 | - | National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 2006 | 3000m | 9:09.43 | - | Mar 5, 2006 | ↓ | Liévin (FRA) (i) |
| 2006 | 3000m-short-track | 9:09.43 | - | Mar 5, 2006 | ↑ | Liévin (FRA) (i) |
| 2006 | 3000mSt | 9:38.82 | - | Jun 10, 2006 | ↓ | Bucureşti (ROU) |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 35:27 | - | Dec 31, 2006 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2005 | 2000Metres | 6:16.58 | - | Jun 1, 2005 | ↑ | AC Gianni Brera, Milano (ITA) |
| 2005 | 3000mSt | 9:35.95 | - | Jun 17, 2005 | ↓ | Stadio Luigi Ridolfi, Firenze (ITA) |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 34:53 | - | Dec 31, 2005 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2004 | 1500m | 4:21.65 | - | Jun 12, 2004 | ↓ | Bucureşti (ROU) |
| 2004 | 3000mSt | 9:31.96 | - | Jul 4, 2004 | ↓ | Herakleion (GRE) |
| 2004 | CrossCount | 14:25 | - | Mar 21, 2004 | ↓ | 32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles |
| 2004 | 10Kilometr | 34:10 | - | Dec 31, 2004 | ↓ | Amadora (POR) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 9:21.48 | - | Feb 9, 2003 | ↓ | Bucureşti (ROU) (i) |
| 2003 | 3000m-short-track | 9:21.48 | - | Feb 9, 2003 | ↑ | Bucureşti (ROU) (i) |
| 2003 | 3000mSt | 9:40.49 | - | Aug 10, 2003 | ↓ | Bucureşti (ROU) |
| 2003 | 5000m | 15:50.44 | - | Aug 29, 2003 | ↓ | Daegu (KOR) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 4:20.95 | - | Jun 8, 2002 | ↓ | Bucureşti (ROU) |
| 2002 | 3000mSt | 9:33.16 | - | Jul 27, 2002 | ↓ | Bucharest Romanian Championships |
| 2002 | CrossCount | 15:04 | - | Mar 24, 2002 | ↓ | 30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin |
| 2002 | 5000m | 16:35.37 | - | Nov 23, 2002 | ↓ | Chiba (JPN) |
| 2001 | 2000Metres | 6:24.28 | - | Jul 19, 2001 | ↑ | Visby (SWE) |
| 2001 | 3000m | 9:02.94 | - | Aug 20, 2001 | ↓ | Linz (AUT) |
| 2001 | 3000mSt | 9:45.12 | - | Jun 4, 2001 | ↓ | FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED) |
| 2001 | CrossCount | 16:04 | - | Mar 25, 2001 | ↓ | 29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende |
| 2000 | 2000m | 5:56.82 | - | Sep 3, 2000 | - | Nancy (FRA) |
| 2000 | 3000mSt | 9:40.20 | - | Aug 30, 2000 | ↓ | Reims (FRA) |
| 2000 | 5000m | 15:55.85 | - | Jul 1, 2000 | ↓ | Kavala Balkan Games |
| 2000 | CrossCount | 17:04 | - | Dec 10, 2000 | ↓ | 7th European Cross Country Championships, Malmö - U20 Events |
| 1999 | 5000m | 15:22.64 | - | Jul 31, 1999 | ↓ | Göteborg European U23 Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg |
| 1999 | CrossCount | 30:04 | - | Mar 27, 1999 | ↓ | 27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast |
| 1998 | 5000m | 15:42.35 | - | Aug 2, 1998 | ↓ | Bucharest Romanian Championships |
| 1998 | CrossCount | 18:53 | - | Dec 13, 1998 | ↓ | 5th European Cross Country Championships, Ferrara |
| 1997 | 5000m | 15:43.78 | - | Jul 20, 1997 | ↓ | Bucharest Romanian Championships |
| 1997 | CrossCount | 22:41 | - | Mar 23, 1997 | ↓ | 25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino |
| 1996 | CrossCount | 13:56 | - | Mar 23, 1996 | ↓ | 24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
| 1996 | 5000m | 15:41.44 | - | Aug 25, 1996 | ↓ | SIAC Homebush, Sydney (AUS) |
| 1995 | CrossCount | 15:17 | - | Mar 25, 1995 | ↓ | 23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships |
2015
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 10:04.09 | - | Jul 25 | Romanian Championships, Pitesti |
3000mSt | 10:06.18 | - | Jun 27 | Pitesti |
3000mSt | 10:00.17 | - | Jun 20 | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Pankritio Stadium, Herakleion |
3000mSt | 10:00.17 | - | Jun 19 | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Pankritio Stadium, Herakleion |
3000mSt | 10:00.75 | - | Jun 6 | Pitesti |
3000mSt | 10:11.63 | - | May 23 | Pitesti Int. Meeting, Pitesti |
2014
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:57.47 | - | Aug 31 | Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin |
3000mSt | 9:55.42 | - | Aug 17 | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
3000mSt | 10:00.48 | - | Aug 15 | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
3000mSt | 9:55.42 | - | Aug 12 | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
3000mSt | 10:00.48 | - | Aug 12 | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
3000mSt | 9:51.40 | - | Jul 26 | Pitesti Balkan Championships, Pitesti |
3000mSt | 9:56.47 | - | Jul 19 | Romanian Championships |
3000mSt | 9:58.65 | - | Jun 21 | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn |
3000mSt | 10:05.36 | - | Jun 6 | Cluj-Napoca |
3000mSt | 10:12.91 | - | May 24 | Bucuresti, Bucureşti |
3000m-short-track | 9:19.61 | - | Feb 22 | Istanbul Balkan Indoor Championships |
3000m-short-track | 9:28.20 | - | Feb 16 | Bucuresti Romanian Indoor Championships, Bucureşti (i) |
3000m-short-track | 9:32.75 | - | Jan 26 | Bucuresti, Bucureşti (i) |
2013
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 28:37 | - | Dec 8 | 20th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Beograd - U23 Events |
10000m | 35:42.69 | - | Aug 24 | Bucuresti Romanian Championships |
2012
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:58.83 | - | Aug 4 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
3000mSt | 9:58.83 | - | Aug 3 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
2011
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 27:34 | - | Dec 11 | 18th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Velenje |
10Kilometr | 35:13 | - | Oct 2 | Edinburgh BUPA Great Edinburgh Run, Edinburgh |
3000mSt | 9:51.00 | - | Aug 27 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
3000mSt | 9:38.42 | - | Aug 9 | Bucuresti Romanian Championships |
3000mSt | 9:48.84 | - | Jul 13 | Rethymno Vardinogianneia, Rethymno |
3000mSt | 9:50.73 | - | Jun 18 | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Izmir |
3000mSt | 9:50.89 | - | May 26 | Roma Compeed Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Promotional Events |
3000mSt | 9:56.93 | - | May 20 | Bucuresti National Grand Prix, Bucureşti |
3000mSt | 10:06.45 | - | May 6 | Doha Samsung Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline |
2009
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:55.90 | - | Sep 6 | Rieti 2009, Rieti |
3000mSt | 9:49.88 | - | Aug 15 | IAAF World Championships |
3000mSt | 9:33.33 | - | Aug 1 | Bucuresti Romanian Championships |
3000mSt | 9:33.36 | - | Jul 10 | Roma Golden Gala |
3000m | 9:20.85 | - | Jun 20 | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Fana Stadion, Bergen |
3000mSt | 9:49.26 | - | Jun 10 | Bydgoszcz Enea Cup 2009, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz |
3000mSt | 9:42.73 | - | Jun 5 | Bucuresti Romanian Grand Prix, Bucureşti |
3000mSt | 9:46.49 | - | May 8 | Doha Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix, Doha |
2008
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 35:04 | - | Dec 31 | Madrid San Silvestre Vallecana, Madrid |
3000mSt | 9:43.79 | - | Sep 25 | Daegu Colorful Athletics Meeting, Daegu |
3000mSt | 9:35.27 | - | Sep 13 | Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart |
3000mSt | 9:38.81 | - | Sep 7 | Rieti 2008, Rieti |
3000mSt | 9:16.85 | - | Aug 17 | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
3000mSt | 9:16.85 | - | Aug 15 | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
3000mSt | 9:22.38 | - | Aug 15 | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
3000mSt | 9:31.11 | - | Jul 13 | Athina Grand Prix Tsiklitiria, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
3000mSt | 9:35.60 | - | Jul 5 | Bucharest Romanian Championships |
3000mSt | 9:40.84 | - | Jun 21 | European Cup 1st League Group B, Istanbul |
Honours
Romanian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Bucuresti Romanian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Bucuresti Romanian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
The XXIX Olympic Games
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Bucuresti Romanian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
3000 Metres Steeplechase
IAAF World Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Peania Balkan Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
Romanian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
3000 Metres Steeplechase
IAAF World Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Romanian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Romanian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Thiva Balkan Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Romanian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Daegu Universiade
5000 Metres
Bucharest Romanian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Bucharest Balkan Games
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Bucharest Romanian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Bucharest Romanian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Kavala Balkan Games
5000 Metres
Göteborg European U23 Championships
5000 Metres
Palma de Mallorca Universiade
5000 Metres
Turku European U23 Championships
5000 Metres
Sydney IAAF World Junior Championships
5000 Metres
24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Cross Country U20 Race
Frequently asked questions
What is Cristina Casandra's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
Cristina Casandra's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:16.85, set on Aug 17, 2008 in National Stadium, Beijing (CHN), #71 on the all-time list.
Which events does Cristina Casandra compete in?
Cristina Casandra competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.
How did Cristina Casandra perform in 2015?
2015 season best: 10:00.17, set on Jun 20, 2015 in Pankritio Stadium, Herakleion (GRE).