Neculita, Maria (1974–)

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Neculita, Maria (1974–)

Romanian gymnast. Name variations: Daisy Neculita. Born Mar 31, 1974, in Hunedoara, Romania.

Won Romanian International (1990, 1992); at World championships, won a silver medal for balance beam and bronze medals for team all-around and floor exercises (1991) and a silver for beam and bronze for floor exercises (1992); at Barcelona Olympics, won a silver medal in team all-around (1992); won Trophee Massilia, South African Cup, and Balkan championships (1992).

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