Dimitrie Popescu
Encyclopedia
Dimitrie Popescu (born 10 September 1961 in Straja
) is a retired Romanian
rower
. During his career Popescu won four medals in the Olympic games, including two medals in Barcelona
.
Straja
Straja is a ski resort in the Jiu Valley region of Hunedoara County, Romania.-External links:* - the regional web portal of the Jiu Valley region and host of the official Jiu Valley websites...
) is a retired Romanian
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
rower
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
. During his career Popescu won four medals in the Olympic games, including two medals in Barcelona
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
.