Ella Kovacs
Ella Kovacs (Hungarian name form Kovács Ella; born December 11, 1964 in Luduş) is a retired Romanian middle distance runner of Hungarian descent.[1] In 1985 she won the European Indoor Championships, and ran 800 metres in 1:55.68 in June. She would achieve prominence on the world scene in 1991, when she won bronze medals in the World Championships indoor and outdoor. She finished 6th at the 1992 Olympics.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Romania | |||||
| 1985 | European Indoor Championships | Athens, Greece | 1st | 800 m | 2:00.51 |
| 1990 | European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 5th | 800 m | 1:58.33 |
| 1991 | World Indoor Championships | Seville, Spain | 3rd | 800 m | 2:01.79 |
| World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 3rd | 800 m | 1:57.58 | |
| 1992 | European Indoor Championships | Genoa, Italy | 1st | 800 m | 1:59.98 |
| Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 6th | 800 m | 1:57.95 | |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 3rd | 800 m | 1:57.92 |
| 1994 | European Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 2nd | 800 m | 2:00.49 |
Personal bests
- 800 metres - 1:55.68 (1985)
- 1000 metres - 2:32.40 (1993)
References
- ↑ (Hungarian) Kovács Ella in Bihari Napló
External links
- Ella Kovacs profile at IAAF
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