Dimitrie Popescu
Romanian rower (1961–2023)
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Dimitrie Popescu (10 September 1961 – 11 November 2023) was a Romanian rower. He competed in various events at the 1984, 1988, 1992 and 1996 Olympics and won one gold, two silver and one bronze medal. He won the same set of medals at the world championships in 1985–1996. After retiring from competition he worked as a coach for CSA Steaua.[2] Popescu died in Bușteni on 11 November 2023, at the age of 62.[3]
Born10 September 1961
Height197 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight93 kg (205 lb)
Popescu in the 1980s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 10 September 1961 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 11 November 2023 (aged 62) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 93 kg (205 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Rowing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | CSA Steaua Bucharest[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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