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Aurora Dan (born 5 October 1955) is a Romanian fencer. She won a silver medal in the women's team foil event at the 1984 Summer Olympics. [1] [2]
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Aurora Dan (born 5 October 1955) is a Romanian fencer. She won a silver medal in the women's team foil event at the 1984 Summer Olympics. [1] [2]
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