Ianis
Ianis is a 17-year-old hero from Mangalia, Romania, who gained recognition for his bravery after rescuing a 21-year-old woman from drowning at Costineşti beach. Raised by his grandparents after experiencing a difficult childhood, Ianis has been working since the age of 14 to support his family, which includes his siblings. Despite his modesty and reluctance to seek praise, he dreams of leaving Romania to work as a scaffolder in Belgium, where he hopes to build a better future for himself and his family.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Ianis, the son of the victim, reported that threats continued even from behind bars.
„Ia ce ai şi du-te şi omoară-i”. Plan de asasinat la comandă în Țăndărei: patru bărbați au deschis focul asupra a doi rivali
Romania· 2026-07-09
Ianis is the captain and playmaker for the Romanian national team.
Scenariul miraculos care poate califica România la Campionatul Mondial de fotbal de anul viitorRomania· 2025-10-13
Ianis, a 17-year-old hero, saved a young girl from drowning at Costineşti.
Singurul vis al lui Ianis, eroul de 17 ani care a salvat de la înec o tânără în Costineşti, e să plece din țarăRomania· 2025-06-24