MP
Maria Pîntea

Maria Pîntea

ROUROUWomen
Birth dateAug 10, 1967
BirthplaceReghin, Romania
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Maria Pîntea is a Romania middle-distance runner, born on August 10, 1967 in Reghin, Romania. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 1:59.13 in the 800m, 4:05.99 in the 1500m, 4:37.99 in the Mile, 2:02.81 in the 800m-short-track and 2:02.81 in the 800m-short-track. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Romania.

Key facts
800 m
1:59.13
#359 all-time
1500 m
4:05.99
#629 all-time
1990 season best
4:08.38
Jun 10, 1990 · Bucureşti (ROU)
Age
59 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 800 m 1:59.13 (#359 all-time), 1500 m 4:05.99 (#629 all-time), 1990 season best 4:08.38 (Jun 10, 1990, Bucureşti (ROU)) · 59 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:59.13
#359 all-time
4:05.99
#629 all-time
Mile
4:37.99
800m-short-tracki
2:02.81
800m-short-track
2:02.81

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1990
1500m
4:08.38-Jun 10, 1990
↑
Bucureşti (ROU)
1990
Mile
4:37.99-Jun 20, 1990-Bratislava (TCH)
1989
1500m
4:05.99-Jul 8, 1989
↑
Bucureşti (ROU)
1988
800m
2:02.26-Jun 12, 1988
↑
Bucureşti (ROU)
1987
800mi
2:01.9h-Jul 19, 1987
↑
Budapest (HUN) (i)
1987
800m
2:01.9h-Jul 19, 1987
↑
-
1987
800m-short-track
2:02.81-Feb 8, 1987
→
-
1987
800m-short-tracki
2:02.81-Feb 8, 1987
→
Budapest (HUN) (i)
1987
1500m
4:09.71-Aug 9, 1987
↑
Pitesti (ROU)
1986
800m
1:59.13-Jun 14, 1986
↑
Bucuresti Romanian Championships
1985
800m
2:03.22-Aug 24, 1985
↑
European Junior Championships
1984
800m
2:04.19-Aug 5, 1984
↑
Plovdiv (BUL)

1990

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:12.93-Jul 4Berlin
Mile
4:37.99-Jun 20Bratislava
1500m
4:08.38-Jun 10Bucuresti, Bucureşti

1989

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:12.06-Sep 16Bucuresti, Bucureşti
1500m
4:05.99-Jul 8Bucuresti, Bucureşti
1500m
4:11.02-Jun 25Pitesti
1500m
4:13.51-May 26Bucuresti, Bucureşti

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:03.28-Aug 12Pitesti
800m
2:02.26-Jun 12Bucuresti, Bucureşti

1987

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:09.71-Aug 9Pitesti NC, Pitesti
800m
2:01.9HT-Jul 19Brasov
800m-short-tracki
2:04.33-Mar 7IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
800m-short-tracki
2:03.91-Mar 6IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
800m-short-tracki
2:04.33-Mar 6IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
800m-short-tracki
2:06.86-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
800m-short-track
2:02.81-Feb 8Budapest (i)

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:59.13-Jun 14Bucuresti Romanian Championships
800m
2:00.87-Jun 11Golden Spike of Europe, Ostrava

1985

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:03.22-Aug 24European Junior Championships
800m
2:07.00-Aug 23European Junior Championships
800m
2:06.84-Aug 22European Junior Championships
800m
2:07.00-Aug 22European Junior Championships
800m
2:03.22-Aug 22European Junior Championships

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:05.32-Aug 19Debrecen
800m
2:04.19-Aug 5Plovdiv

Honours

7

IAAF World Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

1987
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Bucuresti Romanian Championships

800 Metres

1986
🥇

European Junior Championships

800 Metres

1985
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Maria Pîntea's 800 m personal best?

Maria Pîntea's 800 m personal best is 1:59.13, set on Jun 14, 1986 in Bucureşti (ROU), #359 on the all-time list.

Which events does Maria Pîntea compete in?

Maria Pîntea competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Maria Pîntea perform in 1990?

1990 season best: 4:08.38, set on Jun 10, 1990 in Bucureşti (ROU).