Balas, Iolanda (1936–)
Balas, Iolanda (1936–)
Romanian high jumper. Born Dec 12, 1936, in Timosoaru, Romania.
One of the greatest high jumpers ever, won gold medals at Rome Olympics (1960) and Tokyo Olympics (1964); won European championship (1958, 1962); claimed the world high-jump record 14 times (1956–61); had 140 consecutive victories (1956–1967).
See also Women in World History.
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