Iolanda Balaș
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Summary
Iolanda Balaș was born on December 12, 1936[1], in Timișoara[2]. She died on March 11, 2016[3], in Bucharest[4]. She worked as an athletics competitor[5] and high jumper[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (264 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ghencea Cemetery[8]
- Spouse: Ioan Soter[9]
- Country of citizenship: Romania[10]
- Award received: honorary citizen of Timișoara[11], Order of the Star of Romania[12]
- Religion or worldview: Latin Church[13]
- Sex or gender: female[14]
- Commons category: Iolanda Balaș[15]
- Sport: athletics[16]
- Family name: Balaș[17], Balázs[18]
- Given name: Iolanda[19], Jolán[20]
- Record held: Women's high jump world record progression[21]
- Participant in: 1964 Summer Olympics[22], 1960 Summer Olympics[23], 1956 Summer Olympics[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hungarian[25], Romanian[26]
- Country for sport: Romania[27]
- Name in native language: Iolanda Balaș[28]
- Height: 1.85 m[29]
- Mass: 72 kg[30]
- Sports discipline competed in: high jump[31]
Why It Matters
Iolanda Balaș has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Iolanda Balaș born?
Iolanda Balaș's place of birth was Timișoara[2].
Where did Iolanda Balaș die?
Iolanda Balaș died in Bucharest[4].
Who was Iolanda Balaș married to?
Iolanda Balaș's spouses include Ioan Soter[9].
What did Iolanda Balaș do for work?
Iolanda Balaș worked as an athletics competitor[5] and high jumper[6].
What awards did Iolanda Balaș receive?
Honors received include honorary citizen of Timișoara[11] and Order of the Star of Romania[12].