Milosovici, Lavinia (1976–)

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Milosovici, Lavinia (1976–)

Romanian gymnast. Name variations: Lavinia Milo_ovici. Born Lavinia Corina Milosovici, Oct 21, 1976, in Lugoj, Romania; m. Cosmin Vinatu (policeman).

At Barcelona Olympics, won a gold medal in the vault, bronze medal in indiv. allaround, silver medal in team all-around, and gold medal in floor exercises (1992); was the 1st female gymnast since Vera Caslavska to win World and Olympic titles on every event; was the only female gymnast to win the Chunichi Cup 3 times (1992, 1993, 1995); at Atlanta Olympics, won bronze medals for team all-around and indiv. all-around (1996); took up race-car driving, placing 6th in her 1st rally (1999).

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