Lia Manoliu 1932 – 1998

Biography

Lia Manoliu was born on April 25, 1932, in Chișinău, beginning a life that would be defined by dedication to athletics. Throughout her career, she distinguished herself as a competitor in the sport, representing her talent and commitment to excellence during her most active years. Her work in athletics left an impression during a significant period in Romanian sports history.

On January 9, 1998, Manoliu passed away in Bucharest following a myocardial infarction. She was sixty-five years old. Her final resting place is at Bellu Cemetery in Bucharest, Romania, where she remains among other notable figures in the nation’s cultural and sporting heritage.