Romania last week secured its comeback among Europe\u2019s elite countries in terms of athletics. Following a four-year gap, Romanian athletes stepped onto the podium in the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Prague. The Romanian delegation walked home with two medals, both bronze. Winners of those medals for Romania were long-jump athlete Florentina Marincu and veteran triple jump athlete Marian Oprea. <\/p>\n
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Florentina\u2019s 6 meters and 79 centimeters jump also meant a new European juniors\u2019 record. For her excellent performance Radio Romania International has designated Florentina Marincu the Athlete of the Week.<\/p>\n
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Florentina Marincu was born on April 8, 1996. She was spotted by coach Nicolae Alexe of the Cetate Deva School Sports Club. She began her career proving her mettle in the high-and long-jump. In 2013, the Romanian athlete became World Champion in Donetsk, in the Junior 2 category\u2019s long and triple jump events.<\/p>\n
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In Prague, Florentina Marincu succeeded her first great performance in seniors\u2019 competitions. In descending order, she was overpowered by Serbia\u2019s Ivana Spanovici, who succeeded a jump of 6 metes and 98 centimeters, also setting a new national record for her country, and by Germany\u2019s Taroum Moguenara, with a jump of 6 meters 83 centimeters, which was also the season\u2019s best result.<\/p>\n
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Florentina\u2019s teammate Alina Rotaru came in fourth in Prague, with a jump of 6 meters 69 centimeters. Because of their satisfactory performance in Prague, Florentina Marincu and Alina Rotaru stand real chances to successfully represent Romania in next years\u2019 Olympic Games in Rio.<\/p>\n
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