Maria Valeria Bisericescu
Maria Valeria Bisericescu is a distinguished Romanian track and field athlete specializing in sprinting events, representing her country with exceptional dedication and skill on both national and international stages. Competing for CS Rapid București, she has established herself as one of Romania’s premier sprinters in the 60m, 100m, and 200m events, as well as relay competitions.
Athletic Accomplishments
Maria’s track and field career showcases impressive achievements across multiple sprint disciplines. Her personal bests demonstrate her versatility and speed: 7.33 seconds in the 60 meters (indoor), 11.63 seconds in the 100 meters, and 23.60 seconds in the 200 meters. She has also excelled in relay events, contributing to a 4x100m relay time of 45.56 seconds.
Her competitive honors include earning a bronze medal at the 2023 Francophone Games held in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, where she competed against elite athletes from across the French-speaking world. This international recognition stands alongside her dominant performance in domestic competitions, where she has secured seven Romanian national championships and one national indoor championship title, cementing her status as one of Romania’s leading sprinters.
Maria competes internationally under World Athletics code 14831654 and currently holds the #663 ranking in the women’s 100m category worldwide. Her competition schedule has taken her to venues across Europe and Africa, including recent performances in Dortmund, Germany, and multiple competitions at the prestigious Sala de Atletism Ioan Soter in București.
Training and Development
Maria began pursuing athletics at a competitive level in 2016, though her passion for running emerged much earlier in childhood. She trains daily at various venues including the Iolanda Balaș Soter Stadium and the Lia Manoliu Sports Complex in București. Her training regimen is particularly intensive during competitive seasons, demonstrating the commitment required to compete at elite international levels. Her dedication extends beyond just physical training—she balances the demanding schedule of daily workouts with the considerable time investment of commuting via public transportation, often spending an hour and a half each way to reach training facilities.
Education and Academic Pursuits
Maria’s educational journey reflects her commitment to balancing athletic excellence with academic achievement. She attended Liceul Teoretic “Horia Hulubei” in Măgurele, where she specialized in Mathematics and Computer Science. She chose to study locally rather than commute to prestigious schools in București, recognizing that staying close to home would allow her to maintain her rigorous training schedule while still receiving quality education.
Her academic aspirations led her to pursue higher education at the National University of Physical Education and Sports (UNEFS), with a focus on the Faculty of Kinesiology. This career path aligns perfectly with her athletic background and reflects her desire to help others through knowledge of human movement, rehabilitation, and sports science.
Personal Philosophy and Interests
Maria credits athletics with fundamentally shaping her personal development and maturity. She has expressed that sports transformed her as a person, giving her direction and purpose that she might not have discovered otherwise. The discipline required for competitive athletics—characterized by perseverance, ambition, intelligence, competitiveness, tolerance, and maturity—has defined her approach to life.
Her childhood and adolescence have been marked by significant sacrifice, including limited time for social activities with friends and the constant demands of training and competition. However, she embraces these sacrifices as part of pursuing her passion and achieving her goals at both national and international levels.
Through her passion for kinesiology, Maria demonstrates a commitment to helping others, combining her athletic knowledge with a genuine desire to support people in their physical development and recovery. This altruistic approach to her future career shows that her competitive spirit extends beyond personal achievement to making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Community Connection
Maria has lived in Măgurele for many years with her family and has become a source of pride for her community. She represents not only Romanian athletics but also serves as an inspiration to young people in her hometown, demonstrating that dedication and hard work can lead to extraordinary achievements regardless of where you come from.
Looking Forward
As Maria continues to compete and train, she remains focused on improving her performances and representing Romania at the highest levels of international competition. Her combination of natural talent, rigorous training, educational pursuits in sports science, and mature approach to athletics positions her as a role model for aspiring Romanian athletes and a continued source of national pride in track and field.
Go Maria!
