Ponor, Catalina (1987–)
Ponor, Catalina (1987–)
Romanian gymnast. Born Aug 20, 1987, in Constanta, Romania.
Won gold medals for beam, floor exercise, and team all-around at Athens Olympics (2004); won 4 World Cup events (2003–04).
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