Monica Iagăr Dinescu
- Born
- Apr 2, 1973 (53 years old)
- Birthplace
- Sighetu Marmației, Romania
- Events
- High Jump
- Height
- 1.86 m
- Weight
- 68 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.
Personal best · High Jump2.03
2006 season best1.88Feb 5, 2006
National record2.03High Jump
As of Nov 12, 2026: High Jump 2.03 (#23 all-time), 2006 season best 1.88 (Feb 5, 2006) · National record (High Jump) · 53 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
HJIndoorBucureşti 19992.031,249 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | HJ | 1.88 | – | Feb 5, 2006 | – |
| 2006 | HJ Indoor | 1.88 | – | Feb 5, 2006 | Bucureşti (ROU) (i) |
| 2005 | HJ | 1.92 | – | Jul 3, 2005 | Bucureşti (ROU) |
| 2004 | HJ | 1.95 | – | Jan 23, 2004 | – |
| 2004 | HJ Indoor | 1.95 | – | Feb 28, 2004 | Peania Balkan Indoor Championships |
| 2003 | HJ | 1.85 | – | May 3, 2003 | Ciudad de México (MEX) |
| 2002 | HJ Indoor | 1.90 | – | Feb 2, 2002 | Bucureşti (ROU) (i) |
| 2002 | HJ | 1.90 | – | Feb 2, 2002 | – |