Elisabeta Lipa (Romanian pronunciation: [elisa'beta 'lip?]; née Oleniuc on 26 October 1964) is a retired rower and government official from Romania.
She is the most decorated rower in the history of the Olympics, winning five gold, two silver and one bronze medals.
She holds the record amongst rowers for the most years between gold medals, at 20 years.
Since 2004, Lipa has served in various government positions including Minister of Youth and Sport in the current cabinet under Prime Minister Dacian Ciolo?.
Since 2009, she has also served as the President of the Romanian Rowing Federation and the Dinamo Bucure?ti Sports Club.