Ioan Soter (Hungarian: Sőtér János, 16 May 1927 – 26 September 1987) was a Romanian high jumper. He competed in the men's high jump at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1] He coached Romanian Olympic champion Iolanda Balaș, and married her after her retirement in 1967.[2]

Ioan Soter
Sportul popular, 1956
Personal information
NationalityRomanian
Born(1927-05-16)16 May 1927
Died26 September 1987(1987-09-26) (aged 60)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventHigh jump

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ion Söter Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Ce spunea despre boală Iolanda Balaș Söter înainte de a muri". click.ro. Retrieved 6 July 2020.