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Romanian international athletics and swimming achievements

Overview

Romanian junior athletes have achieved significant success in international athletics. Alexandra Ștefania Uță won gold in the 400m hurdles at the World Athletics U20 Championships with a competition record of 55.33 seconds, while Daria Vrînceanu earned silver in the triple jump with a 13.70-meter jump.

In swimming, David Popovici has maintained a dominant presence. At the 2026 European Swimming Championships in Paris, Popovici secured his third consecutive European title in the 100m freestyle, setting a new championship record of 46.56 seconds. He also won gold in the 200m freestyle, becoming the first swimmer to win both events at three consecutive European championships (Rome 2022, Belgrade 2024, and Paris 2026). Following these victories, Popovici was officially named the European Swimmer of the Year 2025 by European Aquatics.

Popovici’s career has since expanded to include four senior world titles and six European gold medals. His recent performances include Olympic success in Paris and setting a new European record in the 100-meter freestyle with a time of 46.51 seconds in Singapore. Commentator Emil Hossu-Longin has praised Popovici’s dominance, noting his physical attributes are ‘designed for swimming’ and highlighting his discipline.

Popovici has continued to advocate for better support for Romanian athletes, calling on the state to fulfill promises regarding prize money. He has noted that while he has private sponsors, many peers rely on state rewards that could be ‘life-changing’. Former tennis star Ilie Năstase has supported these sentiments, criticizing Romanian authorities for inadequate institutional support.

To protect his professional brand, Popovici has filed for trademark registrations in the United States for his name and the nickname ‘CHLORINEDADDY’.

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David Popovici · Paris · European Aquatics Championships · Egor Kornev · Romania

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Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    David Popovici celebrates 22nd birthday following historic swimming achievements

    Romanian swimming champion David Popovici celebrates his 22nd birthday, marking a career defined by multiple world titles and European records in freestyle swimming.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    David Popovici recognized for historic swimming achievements

    Romanian swimming champion David Popovici is being lauded for his historic dominance in the 100m and 200m freestyle, driven by a combination of natural talent and disciplined training.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    David Popovici wins double gold at European Aquatics Championships

    Swimmer David Popovici won gold in the 100m and 200m freestyle at the European Championships in Paris, becoming the first to win both at three consecutive editions. Ilie Năstase praised the feat while critiqued

  4. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    David Popovici calls for athlete prize payments and secures US trademarks

    Swimmer David Popovici is calling for the Romanian state to pay promised athlete prizes while simultaneously securing his international brand through trademark registrations in the United States.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 41 sources
    European Aquatics Championships 2026 conclude in Paris

    The 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris concluded with Great Britain leading the gold medal count. David Popovici won two golds for Romania, while Johannes Liebmann set a 1500m world record.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 36 sources
    David Popovici wins historic third consecutive European freestyle double

    David Popovici made history at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, winning his third consecutive 100m and 200m freestyle double and being named European Swimmer of the Year 2025.

  7. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 40 sources
    David Popovici wins third consecutive European 100m freestyle title

    David Popovici won his third consecutive European 100m freestyle title in Paris, setting a new championship record of 46.56 seconds and narrowly missing the world record.

  8. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 25 sources
    David Popovici sets championship record in 100m freestyle semifinals

    David Popovici set a new championship record of 46.72s to qualify for the 100m freestyle final at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, marking one of the fastest times in history.

  9. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 19 sources
    Carolina Pungă wins silver in 200 m at European U18 Championships

    Carolina Pungă (15) earned 200 m silver in Rieti with a 23.58 s personal best, narrowly missing gold, and placed fifth in the 100 m, highlighting Romania’s strong junior sprint cohort.

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