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Monica Iagăr Dinescu

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Monica Iagăr Dinescu

ROUROUWomen
Birth dateApr 2, 1973
BirthplaceSighetu Marmației, Romania
Height1.86 m
Weight68 kg

Monica Iagăr (born 2 April 1973) is a Romanian athlete and politician who competed in high jump. Her personal best jump is 2.02 metres. In 2024, she was elected a member of the Chamber of Deputies for the Alliance for the Union of Romanians.

She made her international debut in 1995 but went through a six-month suspension in 1996. In 1998 she won the indoor with 1.96 m and outdoor European Championships with 1.97 m.

She also won the 1999 Universiade and also won the Hochsprung mit Musik meet that year. She finished 8th at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Key facts
High Jump
2.03
#23 all-time
2006 season best
1.88
Feb 5, 2006 · Bucureşti (ROU) (i)
2006 season best
Record
National record · High Jump 2.03
National record
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: High Jump 2.03 (#23 all-time), 2006 season best 1.88 (Feb 5, 2006, Bucureşti (ROU) (i)) · National record (High Jump) · 53 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2006
HJ
1.88-Feb 5, 2006
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Bucureşti (ROU) (i)
2005
HJ
1.92-Jul 3, 2005
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Bucureşti (ROU)
2004
HJ
1.95-Feb 28, 2004
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Peania Balkan Indoor Championships
2003
HJ
1.85-May 3, 2003
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Ciudad de México (MEX)
2002
HJ
1.90-Feb 2, 2002
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Bucureşti (ROU) (i)
2001
HJ
1.97-Feb 25, 2001
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Liévin (FRA) (i)
2000
HJ
2.02-Jun 17, 2000
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Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
1999
HJ
2.03-Jan 23, 1999
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Bucureşti (ROU) (i)
1998
HJ
2.02-Jun 6, 1998
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Budapest (HUN)
1997
HJ
2.00-Aug 22, 1997
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Bruxelles (BEL)
1996
HJ
1.95-Jun 15, 1996
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Bucharest Romanian Championships
1995
HJ
1.97-Feb 8, 1995
↓
Banská Bystrica (SVK) (i)
1994
HJ
1.85-Aug 12, 1994
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Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.88-Feb 5Bucureşti Grand Prix Monica Iagăr, Bucureşti (i)

2005

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.84-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.85-Jul 29Oslo Bislett Games
HJ
1.92-Jul 3Romanian Championships, Bucureşti
HJ
1.80-Jun 25Kazan Znamenskiy Memorial, Kazan
HJ
1.90-Jun 11Bucureşti Romanian International Championships, Bucureşti
HJ
1.85-Jun 4Sevilla Meeting de Atletismo, Sevilla
HJ
1.89-May 13Doha Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix, Doha
HJ
1.88-Mar 4European Indoor Championships, Palacio de Deportes, Madrid (i)
HJ
1.85-Feb 26Meeting Gaz de France du Pas-de-Calais, Liévin (i)
HJ
1.88-Feb 24Madrid Memorial José María Cagigal, Madrid (i)
HJ
1.92-Feb 13Romanian Indoor Combined Events Championships
HJ
1.91-Feb 5Arnstadt Hochsprung mit Musik, Arnstadt (i)
HJ
1.90-Jan 29Ostrava Moravia Indoor Tour, Ostrava (i)
HJ
1.90-Jan 26Třinec Moravia Indoor Tour, Třinec (i)
HJ
1.85-Jan 23Otrokovice Indoor Meeting, Otrokovice (i)
HJ
1.84-Jan 22Hustopeče Moravia Indoor Tour, Hustopeče (i)

2004

23 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.88-Sep 3Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
HJ
1.93-Aug 28The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
HJ
1.95-Aug 26The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
HJ
1.93-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
HJ
1.95-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
HJ
1.95-Aug 8Romanian Championships, Bucureşti
HJ
1.90-Aug 6Weltklasse Zürich
HJ
1.85-Jul 6Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
HJ
1.92-Jul 2Roma Golden Gala
HJ
1.85-Jun 23Rethymno Vardinogianneia, Rethymno
HJ
1.93-Jun 20Plovdiv European Cup 1st League Gr. A, Plovdiv
HJ
1.93-Jun 11Bergen Bislett Games
HJ
1.89-Jun 8Golden Spike IAAF Super Grand Prix, Ostrava
HJ
1.91-May 29Kalamata Papaflessia, Kalamata
HJ
1.92-May 14Doha Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix, Doha
HJ
1.93-Mar 6Budapest IAAF World Indoor Championships, Sportaréna, Budapest (i)
HJ
1.93-Mar 5Budapest IAAF World Indoor Championships, Sportaréna, Budapest (i)
HJ
1.95-Feb 28Peania Balkan Indoor Championships
HJ
1.93-Feb 15Romanian Indoor Championships, Bucureşti (i)
HJ
1.90-Feb 1Moskva Russian Winter, Moskva (i)
HJ
1.94-Jan 29Samara Governor Cup, Samara (i)
HJ
1.95-Jan 23Wuppertal Int. Jumping Meeting, Wuppertal (i)
HJ
1.90-Jan 18Mannheim MVV Energie Meeting, Mannheim (i)

2003

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.84-Aug 10Romanian Championships, Bucureşti
HJ
1.85-May 3Ciudad de México Grand Prix de Atletismo Banamex, Ciudad de México

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.90-Feb 2Bucharest, Bucureşti (i)

2001

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.85-Sep 9Melbourne IAAF Grand Prix Final, Melbourne
HJ
1.88-Sep 2Rieti 2001, Rieti
HJ
1.90-Aug 31Berlin ISTAF
HJ
1.88-Aug 24Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
HJ
1.91-Aug 17Weltklasse Zürich
HJ
1.90-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
HJ
1.91-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
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Honours

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Romanian Championships

High Jump

2005
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Peania Balkan Indoor Championships

High Jump

2004
8

The XXVIII Olympic Games

High Jump

2004
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Romanian Indoor Championships

High Jump

2004
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Romanian Championships

High Jump

2004
8

IAAF World Indoor Championships

High Jump

2001
7

IAAF World Championships

High Jump

2001
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Bucharest Romanian Championships

High Jump

2000
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Palma de Mallorca Universiade

High Jump

1999
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Oslo Mobil Bislett Games

High Jump

1999
4

IAAF World Indoor Championships

High Jump

1999
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Pireaus Balkan Indoor Championships

High Jump

1998
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Budapest European Championships

High Jump

1998
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Monte Carlo Herculis-Zepter '98

High Jump

1998
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Johannesburg IAAF World Cup

High Jump

1998
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Bucharest Romanian Championships

High Jump

1998
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Budapest European Championships

High Jump

1998
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European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1998
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Bucharest Romanian Indoor Championships

High Jump

1998
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Fukuoka IAAF Grand Prix Final

High Jump

1997
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Bucharest Romanian Championships

High Jump

1997
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Bucharest Romanian Indoor Championships

High Jump

1997
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Catania Universiade

High Jump

1997
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Athens Balkan Championships

High Jump

1997
5

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1996
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Bucharest Romanian Championships

High Jump

1996
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Monica Iagăr Dinescu's High Jump personal best?

Monica Iagăr Dinescu's High Jump personal best is 2.03, set on Jan 23, 1999 in Bucureşti (ROU) (i), #23 on the all-time list.

Which events does Monica Iagăr Dinescu compete in?

Monica Iagăr Dinescu competes in the High Jump.

How did Monica Iagăr Dinescu perform in 2006?

2006 season best: 1.88, set on Feb 5, 2006 in Bucureşti (ROU) (i).