David Popovici
At just 20 years old, David Popovici is an Olympic, World, and European champion swimmer from Romania, celebrated not only for his athletic prowess but also for his outspoken nature on social issues. Recently, he has been in the news due to a comment made by Romania's Minister of Education, Daniel David, who advised Popovici to be cautious about expressing his opinions in areas where he lacks expertise, suggesting that he should focus more on his sport rather than engage in political discourse.
Born on Sep 15, 2003 (21 years old)
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Romania:
David Popovici encourages Romanians to vote in the presidential elections.
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Romania:
David Popovici won two gold medals at the National Swimming Championships and provided a sincere answer about his faith in God.
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Romania:
David Popovici is an Olympic swimmer who responded to a child's question about faith at the National Swimming Championships.
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Romania:
David Popovici is a swimmer who recently returned to competition after an 8-month break from the Olympics.
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Romania:
David Popovici is the first person in history to swim under 22 seconds in the 50m freestyle, under 47 seconds in the 100m freestyle, and under 1 minute and 43 seconds in the 200m freestyle.
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Romania:
David Popovici won the national title in the 50-meter freestyle with a new national record.
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Romania:
David Popovici is a quadruple European champion in swimming and is preparing for major competitions in 2025.
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Romania:
David Popovici was highlighted as a prominent athlete attending the gala.
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Romania:
David Popovici was celebrated for his outstanding performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he won gold in the 200 meters freestyle.
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Romania:
David Popovici is one of the seven personalities from Romanian sports who received the medal.
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