Background Data
Birthdate: October 9, 1972Nationality: Romanian
Height: 164 cm / 5'4"
Weight: 47 kg / 103 lbs
Coach: Daniel Talpos
Club: Dinamo
Shoe Sponsor: ASICS
Best Records
| Distance | Record | Year | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 31:54 | 2003 | Beach to Beacon 10K |
| 5K | 48:42 | 2007 | Istanbul Eurasia |
| Half-Marathon | 1:09:01 | 2007 | IAAF World Championships, Rio de Janeiro |
| Marathon | 2:26:43 | 2008 | Vienna City Marathon |
Major Results
| Year | Event | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Vienna City Marathon | 2:33:37 | 4th |
| 2009 | Tokyo Marathon | 2:32:22 | 8th |
| 2008 | Istanbul Eurasia 15K | 50:29 | 1st |
| 2008 | IAAF World Half-Marathon Championships | 1:11:16 | 9th |
| 2008 | Beijing Olympic Marathon | 2:31:41 | 18th |
| 2008 | Steamboat Classic 4 Mile | 20:16 | 2nd |
| 2008 | Bolder Boulder 10K | 33:22A | 3rd |
| 2008 | Vienna City Marathon | 2:26:43 PB | 1st |
| 2007 | Tarsus (Turkey) Half-Marathon | 1:12:29 | 1st |
| 2007 | Vienna City Marathon | 2:32:21 | 1st |
| 2007 | Beach to Beacon 10K | 32:20 | 1st |
| 2007 | Istanbul Eurasia Marathon 15K | 48:42 CR PB | 1st |
| 2007 | Crazy 8's 8K | 26:05 | 2nd |
| 2007 | Bix 7 Mile | 37:17 | 2nd |
| 2007 | Falmouth Road Race 7 Mile | 36:40 | 2nd |
| 2007 | Steamboat Classic 4 Mile | 20:44 | 3rd |
| 2007 | Arby's Rocky Mountain Half-Marathon | 1:14:36A | 2nd |
| 2007 | IAAF World Road Running Championships | 1:09:01 PB | 8th |
