Romania at the 1972 Summer Olympics
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Romania
competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics
in Munich
, West Germany
. 159 competitors, 132 men and 27 women, took part in 102 events in 16 sports.
Men's 1500 metres
Men's High Jump
Women's Javelin Throw
Men's Light Middleweight (– 71 kg)
Men's Heavyweight (+ 81 kg)
Men's 10m Platform:
Women's 3m Springboard:
Women's 10m Platform:
Men's foil
Men's team foil
Men's épée
Men's team épée
Men's sabre
Men's team sabre
Women's foil
Women's team foil
Romania's first round opponents in the second Olympic handball tournament included the West German
team as well as Norway
and Spain
. Romania beat all three, concluding with a 13-11 win over the Germans, to take first place in the group and advance to the second round. There, the team defeated Hungary
but was defeated by eventual gold medallist Yugoslavia
to put Romania in second place in the group and relegate the team to the bronze medal game. They won the medal, defeating the East Germans
19-16.
Men's Team Competition:
Men's 200m Freestyle
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...
competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, West Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
. 159 competitors, 132 men and 27 women, took part in 102 events in 16 sports.
Gold
- Ivan PatzaichinIvan PatzaichinIvan Patzaichin is a Romanian sprint canoer who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1980s. Competing in five Summer Olympics, he won seven medals, more than any other competitor in the history of the Canadian canoeing events...
— Canoeing, Men's C1 1,000m Canadian Singles - Gheorghe BerceanuGheorghe BerceanuGheorghe Berceanu is a Romanian wrestler and Olympic Champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.-Olympics:Berceanu competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich and received a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling, the light flyweight class.-References:...
— Wrestling, Men's Greco-Roman Light Flyweight - Nicolae MartinescuNicolae MartinescuNicolae Martinescu is a Romanian wrestler and Olympic Champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.-Olympics:Martinescu competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich and received a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling, the heavyweight class.-References:...
— Wrestling, Men's Greco-Roman Heavyweight
Silver
- Valeria BufanuValeria BufanuValeria Bufanu is a retired Romanian athlete who mainly competed in hurdling and sprints.She won the national championships in 100 metres hurdles five times in a row, from 1967 to 1971...
— Athletics, Women's 100m Hurdles - Argentina MenisArgentina MenisArgentina Menis is a Romanian athlete who competed mainly in the discus throw event.She competed for Romania at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany where she won the silver medal in the women's discus throw competition.- References :*...
— Athletics, Women's Discus Throw - Ion AlexeIon AlexeIon Alexe is a retired heavyweight boxer from Romania, who won the silver medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
— Boxing, Men's Heavyweight - Atanase SciotnicAtanase SciotnicAtanase Sciotnic is a Romanian sprint canoer who competed from the mid 1960s to the mid 1970s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won two medals in the K-4 1000 m event with a silver in 1972 and a bronze in 1964....
, Roman VartolomeuRoman VartolomeuRoman Vartolomeu is a Romanian flatwater canoer who competed in the early 1970s. He won a silver medal in the K-4 1000 m event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich....
, Aurel VernescuAurel VernescuAurel Vernescu is a Romanian sprint canoer who competed from the late 1950s to the early 1970s...
, and Mihai ZafiuMihai ZafiuMihai Zafiu is a Romanian sprint canoer who competed from the early 1970s to the early 1980s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won two silver medals in the K-4 1000 m event, earning them in 1972 and 1980....
— Canoeing, Men's K4 1000m Kayak Fours - Serghei CovaliovSerghei CovaliovSerghei Covaliov was a Romanian sprint canoer who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s...
and Ivan PatzaichinIvan PatzaichinIvan Patzaichin is a Romanian sprint canoer who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1980s. Competing in five Summer Olympics, he won seven medals, more than any other competitor in the history of the Canadian canoeing events...
— Canoeing, Men's C2 1000m Canadian Pairs - Dan Iuga — Shooting, Men's Free Pistol
Bronze
- Viorica DumitruViorica DumitruViorica Dumitru is a Romanian sprint canoer who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, she won two bronze medals ....
and Maria NichiforovMaria NichiforovMaria Nichiforov-Mihareanu is a Romanian sprint canoer who competed in the early to mid 1970s. At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, she won a bronze medal in the K-2 500 m event....
— Canoeing, Women's K2 500m Kayak Pairs - Ileana Gyulai-Drimba, Ana Pascu-Ene-Dersidan, Ecaterina Stahl-Iencic and Olga Szabo-Orban — Fencing, Women's Foil Team Competition
- Ştefan BirtalanStefan BirtalanŞtefan Birtalan is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics, in the 1976 Summer Olympics, and in the 1980 Summer Olympics....
, Adrian CosmaAdrian CosmaAdrian Cosma is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics, in the 1976 Summer Olympics, and in the 1980 Summer Olympics....
, Marin DanMarin DanMarin Dan is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics....
, Alexandru Dincă, Cristian GaţuCristian GatuCristian Gaţu is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics. He has been the president of the Romanian Handball Federation since 1996....
, Gheorghe GruiaGheorghe GruiaGheorghe Gruia is a former Romanian handball player and world champion in handball. He won the gold medal in the 1964 World Men's Handball Championship and the 1970 World Men's Handball Championship. In 1972 Summer Olympics he won the bronze medal with the Romanian team...
, Roland GuneschRoland GuneschRoland Gunesch is a former Romanian handball player of German ethnicity who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics....
, Gabriel KicsidGabriel KicsidGabriel Gavril Kicsid is a former Romanian handball player of Hungarian ethnicity who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics....
, Ghiţă LicuGhita LicuGhiţă Licu is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics....
, Cornel PenuCornel PenuCornel Penu is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he won the bronze medal with the Romanian team. He played all six matches as goalkeeper....
, Valentin SamungiValentin SamungiValentin Samungi is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he won the bronze medal with the Romanian team. He played three matches.-External links:*...
, Simon Schobel, Werner StöcklWerner StöcklWerner Stöckl is a former Romanian handball player of German ethnicity who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics....
, Constantin TudosieConstantin TudosieConstantin Tudosie is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics....
, and Radu VoinaRadu VoinaRadu Voina is a former Romanian handball player and currently the coach of Romania women's national team and of the Romanian women's club Oltchim Râmnicu Vâlcea .-Career:...
— Handball, Men's Team Competition - Nicolae Rotaru — Shooting, Men's Small-bore Rifle, prone
- Ştefan TudorStefan TudorŞtefan Tudor is a Romanian rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Poienarii Burchii....
, Petre CeapuraPetre CeapuraPetre Ceapura is a Romanian rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Jurilovca....
and Ladislau LovrenskiLadislau LovrenskiLadislau Lovrenski is a Romanian Olympic rower; he was born in Timişoara.Lovrenski competed in the following Olympics:...
— Rowing, Men's Coxed Pairs - Victor Dolipschi — Wrestling, Men's Greco-Roman Super Heavyweight
- Vasile Iorga — Wrestling, Men's Freestyle Middleweight
Athletics
Men's 800 metres- Gheorghe Ghipu
- Heat — 1:50.1 (→ did not advance)
Men's 1500 metres
- Petre Lupan
- Heat — 3:44.8 (→ did not advance)
Men's High Jump
- Serban Ioan
- Qualifying Round — 2.15m
- Final — 2.10m (→ 16th place)
Women's Javelin Throw
- Éva Ráduly-Zörgő
- Qualification — 54.34 m
- Final — no mark (→ no ranking)
Boxing
Men's Light Flyweight (– 48 kg)- Alexandru TureiAlexandru TureiAlexandru Turei is a former light flyweight Romanian boxer who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was defeated by Enrique Rodríguez in the first round of Olympic tournament.-References:...
- First Round — Lost to Enrique Rodríguez (ESP), 2:3
Men's Light Middleweight (– 71 kg)
- Ion Györfi
- First Round — Bye
- Second Round — Lost to Peter TiepoldPeter TiepoldPeter Tiepold is a former light-middleweight boxer from East Germany, who won the bronze medals of international competitions. He competended for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo.- References :*...
(GDR), 1:4
Men's Heavyweight (+ 81 kg)
- Ion AlexeIon AlexeIon Alexe is a retired heavyweight boxer from Romania, who won the silver medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
→
Silver Medal - First Round — Defeated Jozsef Reder (HUN), 5:0
- Quarterfinals — Defeated Jürgen FanghänelJürgen FanghänelJürgen Fanghänel is a retired male boxer, who won the bronze medal for East Germany in the men's heavyweight division at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. There he was defeated in the semi finals by Piotr Zaev of the Soviet Union...
(GDR), 5:0 - Semifinals — Defeated Hasse ThomsénHasse ThomsénHasse Evert Thomsén was a heavyweight boxer from Sweden who won the bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(SWE), 5:0 - Final — Lost to Teófilo StevensonTeófilo StevensonTeófilo Stevenson Lawrence or Teófilo Stevenson is a former Cuban amateur boxer. He is one of the only three boxers to win three Olympic gold medals, alongside Hungarian László Papp and fellow Cuban Félix Savón....
(CUB), walk-over
Cycling
Men's Individual Road Race- Teodor Vasile — 60th place
Diving
Men's 3m Springboard:- Ion Ganea — 325.17 points (→ 21st place)
Men's 10m Platform:
- Ion Ganea — 265.83 points (→ 25th place)
Women's 3m Springboard:
- Sorana Prelipceanu — 242.61 points (→ 21st place)
- Melania Decuseara — 232.02 points (→ 27th place)
Women's 10m Platform:
- Melania Decuseara — 182.82 points (→ 16th place)
Fencing
19 fencers, 15 men and 4 women, represented Romania in 1972.Men's foil
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's foil
The men's foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 29 to 30 1972. 57 fencers from 25 nations competed.-Results:...
- Mihai ŢiuMihai ŢiuMihai Ţiu is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1968, 1972, 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ştefan HauklerŞtefan HauklerŞtefan Haukler was a Romanian fencer. He competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Tănase MureşanuTănase MureşanuTănase Mureşanu is a Romanian Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games from 1960 to 1972.-References:...
Men's team foil
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil
The men's team foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the thirteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 1 to 2, 1972...
- Iuliu FalbIuliu FalbIuliu Falb is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the team foil events at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Ştefan HauklerŞtefan HauklerŞtefan Haukler was a Romanian fencer. He competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Mihai ŢiuMihai ŢiuMihai Ţiu is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1968, 1972, 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Tănase MureşanuTănase MureşanuTănase Mureşanu is a Romanian Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games from 1960 to 1972.-References:...
, Aurel ŞtefanAurel ŞtefanAurel Ştefan is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's épée
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's épée
The men's épée was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 4 to 6 1972. 71 fencers from 28 nations competed.-Results:...
- Anton PongratzAnton PongratzAnton Pongratz is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1972, 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Alexandru IstrateAlexandru IstrateAlexandru Istrate is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Costică BărăganCostică BărăganCostică Bărăgan is a Romanian fencer. He competed at the 1972 and 1980 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team épée
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's team épée
The men's team épée was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 8 to 9 1972...
- Constantin DuţuConstantin DuţuConstantin Duţu is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Costică BărăganCostică BărăganCostică Bărăgan is a Romanian fencer. He competed at the 1972 and 1980 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Anton PongratzAnton PongratzAnton Pongratz is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1972, 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Alexandru IstrateAlexandru IstrateAlexandru Istrate is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Nicolae IorguNicolae IorguNicolae Iorgu is a Romanian fencer. He competed at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's sabre
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's sabre
The men's sabre was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the seventeenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 30 to 31, 1972. 53 fencers from 22 nations competed.-Results:...
- Iosif BudahaziIosif BudahaziIosif Budahazi is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Dan IrimiciucDan IrimiciucDan Irimiciuc is a Romanian fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team sabre event at the 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Constantin NicolaeConstantin NicolaeConstantin Nicolae is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team sabre
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's team sabre
The men's team sabre was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 3 to 4, 1972...
- Dan IrimiciucDan IrimiciucDan Irimiciuc is a Romanian fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team sabre event at the 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Iosif BudahaziIosif BudahaziIosif Budahazi is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Gheorghe CulceaGheorghe CulceaGheorghe Culcea is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Constantin NicolaeConstantin NicolaeConstantin Nicolae is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Octavian VintilăOctavian VintilăOctavian Vintilă is a Romanian fencer. He competed at the 1964 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Women's foil
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Women's foil
The women's foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eleventh appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 2 to 3, 1972. 44 fencers from 20 nations competed.-Results:...
- Ileana Gyulai-Drîmbă-JeneiIleana Gyulai-Drîmbă-JeneiIleana Gyulai-Drîmbă-Jenei is a Romanian fencer. She won a bronze medal in the women's team foil events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Olga Orban-SzaboOlga Orban-SzaboOlga Orban-Szabo is a former Romanian fencer. She won a silver medal in the women's foil event at the 1956 Summer Olympics. She also won two bronze medals in the women's team foil at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ana Derşidan-Ene-PascuAna Derşidan-Ene-PascuAna Derşidan-Ene-Pascu is a Romanian fencer. She won a bronze medal in the women's team foil events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Women's team foil
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Women's team foil
The women's team foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 7 to 8, 1972...
- Ecaterina Stahl-Iencic, Ileana Gyulai-Drîmbă-JeneiIleana Gyulai-Drîmbă-JeneiIleana Gyulai-Drîmbă-Jenei is a Romanian fencer. She won a bronze medal in the women's team foil events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Olga Orban-SzaboOlga Orban-SzaboOlga Orban-Szabo is a former Romanian fencer. She won a silver medal in the women's foil event at the 1956 Summer Olympics. She also won two bronze medals in the women's team foil at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Ana Derşidan-Ene-PascuAna Derşidan-Ene-PascuAna Derşidan-Ene-Pascu is a Romanian fencer. She won a bronze medal in the women's team foil events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Handball
Men's Team CompetitionRomania's first round opponents in the second Olympic handball tournament included the West German
West Germany at the 1972 Summer Olympics
West Germany was the host nation of the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. 423 competitors, 340 men and 83 women, took part in 183 events in 23 sports.-Medalists:...
team as well as Norway
Norway at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Norway was represented at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich by the Norwegian Olympic Committee and Confederation of Sports. 112 competitors, 101 men and 11 women, took part in 70 events in 15 sports.-Medalists:...
and Spain
Spain at the 1972 Summer Olympics
-Bronze:*Enrique Rodríguez — Boxing, Men's Light Flyweight -Archery:In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, Spain entered one man and one woman...
. Romania beat all three, concluding with a 13-11 win over the Germans, to take first place in the group and advance to the second round. There, the team defeated Hungary
Hungary at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Hungary competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 232 competitors, 187 men and 45 women, took part in 134 events in 20 sports.- Gold:* András Balczó — Modern Pentathlon, Men's Individual Competition...
but was defeated by eventual gold medallist Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Athletes from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-Medalists:-Athletics:Men's 800 metres*Jože Medjumurec* Heat — 1:48.1...
to put Romania in second place in the group and relegate the team to the bronze medal game. They won the medal, defeating the East Germans
East Germany at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Athletes from East Germany competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
19-16.
- Romania -
Bronze Medal (5-1-0)
- Team Roster
- Cornel PenuCornel PenuCornel Penu is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he won the bronze medal with the Romanian team. He played all six matches as goalkeeper....
- Alexandru Dincă
- Gabriel KicsidGabriel KicsidGabriel Gavril Kicsid is a former Romanian handball player of Hungarian ethnicity who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics....
- Ghiţă LicuGhita LicuGhiţă Licu is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics....
- Cristian GaţuCristian GatuCristian Gaţu is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics. He has been the president of the Romanian Handball Federation since 1996....
- Roland GuneschRoland GuneschRoland Gunesch is a former Romanian handball player of German ethnicity who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics....
- Radu VoinaRadu VoinaRadu Voina is a former Romanian handball player and currently the coach of Romania women's national team and of the Romanian women's club Oltchim Râmnicu Vâlcea .-Career:...
- Simion SchöbelSimion SchöbelSimon Schobel is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he won the bronze medal with the Romanian team...
- Gheorghe GruiaGheorghe GruiaGheorghe Gruia is a former Romanian handball player and world champion in handball. He won the gold medal in the 1964 World Men's Handball Championship and the 1970 World Men's Handball Championship. In 1972 Summer Olympics he won the bronze medal with the Romanian team...
- Werner StöcklWerner StöcklWerner Stöckl is a former Romanian handball player of German ethnicity who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics....
- Marin DanMarin DanMarin Dan is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics....
- Adrian CosmaAdrian CosmaAdrian Cosma is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics, in the 1976 Summer Olympics, and in the 1980 Summer Olympics....
- Valentin SamungiValentin SamungiValentin Samungi is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he won the bronze medal with the Romanian team. He played three matches.-External links:*...
- Constantin TudosieConstantin TudosieConstantin Tudosie is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics....
- Ştefan BirtalanStefan BirtalanŞtefan Birtalan is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics, in the 1976 Summer Olympics, and in the 1980 Summer Olympics....
Modern pentathlon
Men's Individual Competition:- Dumitru Spirlea - 4754 pts (→ 23rd place)
- Marian Cosmescu - 4890 (→ 38th place)
- Albert Covacs - 4381 points (→ 48th place)
Men's Team Competition:
- Spirlea, Cosmescu, and Covacs - 13655 points (→ 12th place)
Rowing
Men's Coxed Pairs- Stefan TudorStefan TudorŞtefan Tudor is a Romanian rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Poienarii Burchii....
, Petre CeapuraPetre CeapuraPetre Ceapura is a Romanian rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Jurilovca....
and Ladislau Lovrenschi - Heat — 7:47.98
- Repechage — 8:08.34
- Semi Finals — 8:10.89
- Final — 7:21.36 (→ Bronze Medal)
Swimming
Men's 100m Freestyle- Marian Slavic
- Heat — 55.35s (→ did not advance)
Men's 200m Freestyle
- Marian Slavic
- Heat — 2:00.23 (→ did not advance)
Water polo
Men's Team Competition- Preliminary Round (Group A)
- Lost to United States (3-4)
- Lost to Yugoslavia (7-8)
- Lost to Cuba (3-4)
- Defeated Canada (16-4)
- Defeated Mexico (9-6)
- Final Round (Group II)
- Defeated Spain (7-4)
- Defeated Bulgaria (4-3)
- Drew with the Netherlands (5-5)
- Defeated Australia (5-3) → 8th place
- Team Roster
- Iosif Culiniak
- Corneliu Fratila
- Serban Huber
- Radu Lazar
- Bogdan Mihailescu
- Gruia Novae
- Dinu Popescu
- Viorel Rus
- Claudiu Rusu
- Cornel Rusu
- Gheorghe Zamfirescu