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Anișoara Dobre-Bălan

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Anișoara Dobre-Bălan (née Bălan; born 1 July 1966) is a Romanian rower. Competing in quadruple sculls she won two Olympic medals, in 1988 and 1992, and three world championship medals, in 1985, 1986 and 1991. She also won the world title in women's eight in 1989.[2] Her sister Doina Șnep-Bălan is married to Ioan Snep; both are Olympic rowers.[3] The sisters often competed at the same tournament but in different crews.[1]

Born1 July 1966 (1966-07) (age 60)
Liteni, Romania[1]
Height176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight71 kg (157 lb)
RelativesDoina Șnep-Bălan (sister)
Ioan Snep (brother-in-law)
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Anișoara Bălan
Personal information
Born1 July 1966 (1966-07) (age 60)
Liteni, Romania[1]
Height176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight71 kg (157 lb)
RelativesDoina Șnep-Bălan (sister)
Ioan Snep (brother-in-law)
Sport
SportRowing
Medal record
Representing  Romania
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1992 BarcelonaQuadruple sculls
Bronze medal – third place1988 SeoulQuadruple sculls
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place1989 BledEights
Silver medal – second place1986 NottinghamQuadruple sculls
Silver medal – second place1991 ViennaDouble sculls
Bronze medal – third place1985 HazewinkelQuadruple sculls
Bronze medal – third place1991 ViennaQuadruple sculls
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place1987 ZagrebQuadruple sculls
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