Marinescu, Alexandra (1981–)

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Marinescu, Alexandra (1981–)

Romanian gymnast. Born Mar 19, 1981, in Bucharest, Romania.

Won Jr. European championships (1994, 1996), Hapoel Games (1995); at World championships, won gold medals for team all-around (1995, 1997) and a silver medal for balance beam (1996); at Atlanta Olympics, won a bronze medal for team all-around (1996); forced to retire because of scoliosis (1998).

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