Daniela Petrescu (née Bran; born 13 April 1968) is a
long-distance runner
Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength.
Within e ...
from
Romania
Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central Europe, Central, Eastern Europe, Eastern, and Southeast Europe, Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, S ...
, who specializes mainly in the
3000 metres steeplechase
The 3000 metres steeplechase or 3000-meter steeplechase (usually abbreviated as ) is the most common distance for the steeplechase in track and field
Track and field is a sport that includes athletic contests based on running, jumping, a ...
. She is a former
world record
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holder in this obstacle race, clocking 9:55.28 on 21 June 1998 in
Bucharest
Bucharest ( , ; ro, București ) is the capital and largest city of Romania, as well as its cultural, industrial, and financial centre. It is located in the southeast of the country, on the banks of the Dâmbovița River, less than north of ...
.
References
1999 IAAF Year Ranking
1968 births
Living people
Romanian female long-distance runners
Romanian female steeplechase runners
World record setters in athletics (track and field)
Goodwill Games medalists in athletics
Competitors at the 1998 Goodwill Games
Place of birth missing (living people)
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