Elena Murgoci
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Elena Murgoci-Florea (May 20, 1960 – August 26, 1999) was a female long-distance runner from Romania, who specialized in the marathon race.
Murgoci represented her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics, finishing in 32nd place in the women's marathon race. She is best known for winning the Amsterdam Marathon (1988) and the Rotterdam Marathon (1989). She died aged 39 in Bucharest when being stabbed to death outside her home by a jealous boyfriend.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Romania |
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| 1986 | Pyongyang Marathon | Pyongyang, North Korea | 1st | Marathon | 2:37:11 |
| 1988 | Amsterdam Marathon | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1st | Marathon | 2:41:56 |
| 1989 | Rotterdam Marathon | Rotterdam, Netherlands | 1st | Marathon | 2:32:03 |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 32nd | Marathon | 3:01:46 |
References
- Elena Murgoci profile at IAAF
- sports-reference
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