Monica Iagăr

Monica Iagăr (born 2 April 1973) is a Romanian athlete and politician who competed in high jump. Her personal best jump is 2.02 metres. In 2024, she was elected a member of the Chamber of Deputies for the Alliance for the Union of Romanians.

Monica Iagăr
Iagăr taking the oath of office on 21 December 2024
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
Incumbent
Assumed office 21 December 2024
Sports career
Medal record Women's athletics Representing Romania European Championships 1998 Budapest High jump European Indoor Championships 1998 Valencia High Jump Universiade 1999 Palma de Mallorca High Jump

She made her international debut in 1995 but went through a six-month suspension in 1996. In 1998 she won the indoor with 1.96 m and outdoor European Championships with 1.97 m. She also won the 1999 Universiade and also won the Hochsprung mit Musik meet that year. She finished 8th at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Political career

Member of the Chamber of Deputies (2024–present)

In the 2024 Romanian parliamentary election on 1 December, Iagăr was elected a member of the Champer of Deputies for the Alliance for the Union of Romanians party in Satu Mare County, taking office on 21 December.

See also

• List of sportspeople sanctioned for doping offences

External links

• Monica Iagăr at World Athletics