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Lia MANOLIU
- Born
- Apr 25, 1932
Lia MANOLIU is a Romania thrower, born on April 25, 1932. She competes primarily in the SP and DT.
Her personal bests include 14.90 in the SP and 58.50 in the DT. She has earned 1 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Romania.
1972 season best58.50Sep 10, 1972
Medals3Olympic Games: 1 gold, 2 bronze
Last competitionThe XX Olympic GamesSep 10, 1972 · 58.50
As of Nov 4, 2026: 1972 season best 58.50 (Sep 10, 1972) · Last competition: The XX Olympic Games, Sep 10, 1972, 58.50 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 2 bronze · 94 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | 2 | 3 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | DT | 58.50 | – | Sep 10, 1972 | The XX Olympic Games |
| 1968 | DT | 58.28 | – | Oct 18, 1968 | The XIX Olympic Games |
| 1964 | DT | 56.97 | – | Oct 19, 1964 | The XVIII Olympic Games |
| 1960 | DT | 52.36 | – | Sep 5, 1960 | The XVII Olympic Games |
| 1956 | DT | 43.90 | – | Nov 23, 1956 | The XVI Olympic Games |
| 1952 | DT | 42.65 | – | Jul 20, 1952 | The XV Olympic Games |