Maria Fricioiu (later Simion, born 16 March 1960) is a retired Romanian rower. Competing in coxed fours she won an Olympic gold medal in 1984 and three medals at the world championships in 1979, 1983 and 1985.[2][3]

Maria Fricioiu
Personal information
Born16 March 1960 (1960-03-16) (age 64)
Grădinari, Romania[1]
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight81 kg (179 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubDinamo Bucharest[2]
Medal record
Representing  Romania
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1984 Los Angeles Coxed four
World Rowing Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1979 Bled Coxed four
Silver medal – second place 1983 Duisburg Coxed four
Silver medal – second place 1985 Hazewinkel Coxed four

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Maria Tănasă-Fricioiu". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.
  2. ^ a b Maria Fricioiu. Romanian Olympic Committee
  3. ^ Rudern – Weltmeisterschaften, Vierer mit Steuerfrau. sport-komplett.de
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