Valentin Robu

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Valentin Robu (born 17 January 1967) is a retired Romanian rower. He competed in coxed fours and eights at four Olympics and eight world championships, and won two Olympic silver medals in 1988 and 1992 and eight world championship medals, including gold medals in 1989 and 1994.[3] After retiring from competitions he worked as a rowing coach.[2] His wife Doina Robu and brother-in-law Ioan Snep are also retired Olympic rowers.[1]

Born17 January 1967 (1967-01-17) (age 59)
Săbăoani, Romania[1]
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight96 kg (212 lb)
SportRowing
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Valentin Robu
Personal information
Born17 January 1967 (1967-01-17) (age 59)
Săbăoani, Romania[1]
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight96 kg (212 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubDinamo Bucharest[2]
Medal record
Representing  Romania
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1988 SeoulCoxed four
Silver medal – second place1992 BarcelonaEight
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place1989 BledCoxed four
Silver medal – second place1991 ViennaCoxed four
Silver medal – second place1993 RačiceEight
Gold medal – first place1994 IndianapolisCoxed four
Bronze medal – third place1994 IndianapolisEight
Silver medal – second place1997 AiguebeletteEight
Bronze medal – third place1998 CologneEight
Bronze medal – third place1999 St. CatharinesCoxed four
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