Lia Manoliu, Romanian discus thrower and politician (d. 1998)
Lia Manoliu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈli.a manoˈli.u]; 25 April 1932–9 January 1998) was a Romanian discus thrower who won one gold and two bronze Olympic medals. She was the first track and field athlete to compete at six Olympics (1952–1972).