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Doina Melinte was born on 27 December, 1956 in Hudești, Romania, is a Romanian middle-distance runner. Discover Doina Melinte's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?

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Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 27 December, 1956
Birthday 27 December
Birthplace Hudești, Romania
Nationality Romania

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Doina Melinte Height, Weight & Measurements

At 67 years old, Doina Melinte height is 171 cm and Weight 59 kg.

Physical Status
Height 171 cm
Weight 59 kg
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Who Is Doina Melinte's Husband?

Her husband is Dorin Melinte (m. ?–2005)

Family
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Husband Dorin Melinte (m. ?–2005)
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Children Daiana Melinte

Doina Melinte Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Doina Melinte worth at the age of 67 years old? Doina Melinte’s income source is mostly from being a successful Runner. She is from Romania. We have estimated Doina Melinte's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Runner

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1956

Doina Ofelia Melinte (née Beșliu on 27 December 1956 ) is a retired Romanian middle-distance runner.

1980

She competed at four Olympics (1980–92), and won a gold medal in the 800 metres and a silver medal in the 1,500 metres in 1984.

Melinte competed as Doina Beșliu at the 1980 Moscow Olympics and reached the semi-finals of the 800 metres.

Around 1980–82 she married her coach Dorin Melinte, and after retiring from competitions in 1992 became a coach herself.

1982

In 1982, now competing as Doina Melinte, she was the fastest woman in the world at 800 metres but only finished sixth in the final of that year's European Championships in Athens.

1983

She also finished sixth in both the 800 m and 1,500 m at the 1983 World Championships in Helsinki.

1984

At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, she won a gold medal in the 800 metres ahead of Kim Gallagher of the US and countrywoman Fiţa Lovin, and a silver medal in the 1,500 metres behind Gabriella Dorio of Italy and ahead of fellow Romanian, Maricica Puică.

1986

She won a 1,500 m bronze medal at the 1986 European Championships, behind the Soviet pair of Ravilya Agletdinova and Tatyana Samolenko.

1987

She won the world indoor title in 1987 and 1989 and the European indoor title in 1985, 1988 and 1990 in the 1,500 m. Her world indoor mile record of 4:17.41 in 1990, stood for 26 years.

In March 1987, she won the 1,500 m at the World Indoor Championships in Indianapolis, ahead of Samolenko.

In September of that year, she won a bronze medal at the World Championships in Rome.

She originally finished fourth but was promoted one position after the disqualification of the original bronze medal winner Sandra Gasser.

1988

At her third Olympic Games in Seoul 1988, she finished a disappointing ninth in the 1500 m final won by her team-mate Paula Ivan.

1989

In 1989, she defended her 1500 m World Indoor title in Budapest, winning in a championship record of 4:04.79.

1990

In February 1990, she broke the world indoor mile record with 4:17.14 in East Rutherford.

A medal favourite for the 1990 European Championships in Split, she could only finish sixth in the 1500 m final.

1991

In 1991, she was fourth in the 1500 m finals at both the World Indoor Championships in Seville and the World Championships in Tokyo.

1992

Melinte concluded her international career at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, where she dropped out of the 1500 m final.

Melinte first wanted to be a gymnast or a ballerina, but did not have adequate conditions for training.

She then played handball before changing to athletics.

2010

In 2010–2012 she served as director of the National Agency for Youth and Sports (Autoritatea Naţională pentru Sport şi Tineret) and later became vice president of the national anti-doping agency.

2016

The record stood for 26 years until Genzebe Dibaba ran 4:13.31 in 2016.

A month later, she won her third European Indoor title over 1500 m in Glasgow.