1. Marian Oprea Marian Oprea (born June 6, 1982 in Piteşti) is a Romanian athlete, competing in triple jump, who won the silver medal at the 2004 Olympic Games. His personal best is 17.81 meters. 1982PiteştiRomanianathlete triple jumpsilver medal2004 Olympic Games1982PiteştiRomanianathlete triple jumpsilver medal2004 Olympic Games He suffered a serious knee injury (tendonitis) and missed the 2008 Summer Olympics and 2009 World Championships in Athletics as a result.[1] He opted to undergo major surgery and brought an end to a two-year-long injury hiatus with a jump of 16.88 m in May 2010.[2] He proved himself to be back to peak fitness with a silver medal performance at the 2010 European Athletics Championships (jumping 17.51 m) and then taking the gold medal at the 2010 IAAF Continental Cup later that season. tendonitis2008 Summer Olympics2009 World Championships in Athletics[1][2]silver medal2010 European Athletics Championships2010 IAAF Continental Cuptendonitis2008 Summer Olympics2009 World Championships in Athletics[1][2]silver medal2010 European Athletics Championships2010 IAAF Continental Cup

2. Gabriela Szabo Gabriela Szabo born November 14, 1975 in Bistriţa) is a Romanian track and field athlete, winner of the gold medal in the 2000 Summer Olympics in 5000 m and winner of bronze and silver medals in 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics in 1500 m, respectively. Bistriţa Romaniantrack and field 2000 Summer Olympics5000 mbronzesilver1996 Summer Olympics 1500 mBistriţa Romaniantrack and field 2000 Summer Olympics5000 mbronzesilver1996 Summer Olympics 1500 m Szabo is also a three-time world champion. She always had a single coach, Zsolt Gyöngyössy, whom she eventually married. In May 2005 she announced her withdrawal from professional sport. She remains the European record holder over 3000 m. world champion coachZsolt Gyöngyössyworld champion coachZsolt Gyöngyössy She retired from athletics in 2005 amid health problems and a decline in her performance, citing exhaustion.

3. Violeta Szekely Violeta Szekely Violeta Szekely, née Beclea (born May 26, 1965 in Dolheştii Mari, Suceava County) is a Romanian former middle distance runner who mainly competed in 1500 Metres. She competed in two Olympic Games, in 1992 and 2000. Violeta Szekely, née Beclea (born May 26, 1965 in Dolheştii Mari, Suceava County) is a Romanian former middle distance runner who mainly competed in 1500 Metres. She competed in two Olympic Games, in 1992 and 2000.Dolheştii MariSuceava County Romanianmiddle distance runner1992 2000Dolheştii MariSuceava County Romanianmiddle distance runner1992 2000 Szekely retired after the 2002 season. Szekely retired after the 2002 season. Personal bests Personal bests 800 Metres - 1:58.57 (1998) 800 Metres - 1:58.57 (1998) 1000 Metres - 2:36.74 (1989) 1000 Metres - 2:36.74 (1989) 1500 Metres - 3:58.29 (2000) 1500 Metres - 3:58.29 (2000) One Mile - 4:21.69 (1993) One Mile - 4:21.69 (1993) 2000 Metres - 5:48.8 (1998) 2000 Metres - 5:48.8 (1998) 3000 Metres - 8:47.3 (1998) 3000 Metres - 8:47.3 (1998)

4. Maricica Puică Maricica Puică (born 29 July 1950 in Iaşi) is a Romanian former middle distance athlete, who won the 3000 meters gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, a race also remembered for the collision of Mary Decker and Zola Budd.[1] Maricica Puică (born 29 July 1950 in Iaşi) is a Romanian former middle distance athlete, who won the 3000 meters gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, a race also remembered for the collision of Mary Decker and Zola Budd.[1]IaşiRomanianmiddle distanceathlete1984 Summer OlympicsLos AngelesMary DeckerZola Budd[1]IaşiRomanianmiddle distanceathlete1984 Summer OlympicsLos AngelesMary DeckerZola Budd[1] In 1989 she spoke on Romanian television in support of the revolutionaries fighting against the regime of Nicolae Ceauşescu. In 1989 she spoke on Romanian television in support of the revolutionaries fighting against the regime of Nicolae Ceauşescu.Nicolae CeauşescuNicolae Ceauşescu

5. Alexandru Dumitrescu and Victor Mihalache athletes have won on Friday, the gold medal in double canoe final sample Championships 500 meters Alexandru Dumitrescu and Victor Mihalache athletes have won on Friday, the gold medal in double canoe final sample Championships 500 meters Canoe World Championships

6. Mihalache and Dumitrescu are qualified and Olympic canoe double final sample 1,000 meters, all from the position of world champions, will take

7. History Of Ivan Patzaichin Born in Mila 23, Tulcea County, to a Russian Lipovan family, he was a member of the Dinamo Bucharest canoe club. When he retired, Patzaichin became a coach and is now head of the Romanian national team, known as Amiralul ("The Admiral”) Mila 23 Tulcea County RussianLipovan Dinamo BucharestMila 23 Tulcea County RussianLipovan Dinamo Bucharest

8. Ivan Patzaichin Ivan 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.

9. Cristian Eugen Chivu Full name:Cristian Eugen Chivu Date of birth:26 October 1980 ; age 30 Place of birth:Resita,Romania Height:1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) Playing position:Left Back,Centre Back Current club:Inter Milan Number:26

10. International career In 1999, Chivu was chosen to represent the Romanian Under- 20 team and quickly made the step up to play for the full side. He played for Romania in Euro 2000 and Euro 2008. Despite being capped only four times prior to the Euro 2000, he started all four matches and scored his first international goal. During the Euro 2008, he earned plaudits for his performance, keeping previous World Cup champions Italy and runners-up France at bay, despite being played in a less familiar role as a holding midfielder. He captained Romania through World Cup qualification but they failed to make the play-offs, finishing fifth in their group. In 1999, Chivu was chosen to represent the Romanian Under- 20 team and quickly made the step up to play for the full side. He played for Romania in Euro 2000 and Euro 2008. Despite being capped only four times prior to the Euro 2000, he started all four matches and scored his first international goal. During the Euro 2008, he earned plaudits for his performance, keeping previous World Cup champions Italy and runners-up France at bay, despite being played in a less familiar role as a holding midfielder. He captained Romania through World Cup qualification but they failed to make the play-offs, finishing fifth in their group.

11. History Gymanstics, as an activity sport, has been around for over 2000 years but as an competitive sport it is a little more than 100 years old. Mass and individual exhibitions were conducted by various clubs and ethnic groups such as the Turvereins. Gymanstics, as an activity sport, has been around for over 2000 years but as an competitive sport it is a little more than 100 years old. Mass and individual exhibitions were conducted by various clubs and ethnic groups such as the Turvereins.

12. Personal information Full name Nadia Elena Comăneci Country represented Romania Romania Born November 12, 1961 ) (age 49) Oneti Discipline Women's artistic gymnastics Gym National Training Center Retired1981

13. Nadia Comaneci Nadia Elena Comăneci born November 12, 1961) is a Romanian gymnast, winner of three Olympic gold medals at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and one of a few gymnasts ever to be awarded a perfect score of 10 in an Olympic gymnastic event. RomaniangymnastOlympic 1976 Summer Olympics MontrealQuebecCanadaperfect score of 10

14. She is also the winner of two gold medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics. She is one of the best- known gymnasts in the world.[1][2][3] In 2000 Comăneci was named as one of the athletes of the century by the Laureus World Sports Academy. She is also the winner of two gold medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics. She is one of the best- known gymnasts in the world.[1][2][3] In 2000 Comăneci was named as one of the athletes of the century by the Laureus World Sports Academy.[1][2][3]Laureus World Sports Academy[1][2][3]Laureus World Sports Academy

15. Recent activities On August 10, 2007, Nadia was a "mob" participant on the American version of the game show 1 vs 100, and was not eliminated until the last 20 members of the mob were left. In January 2008, she was one of the contestants in the celebrity edition of Donald Trump's television program The Apprentice.1 vs 100 Donald TrumpThe Apprentice

16. Tennis.Ilie Nastase Country:RomaniaResidence:Bucharest Born:July 16.1946(age 65) Height: 1.85m Turned pro:1969(debut in 1966) Retired:1985Plays:right-handed

17. Ilie Nastase is a Romanian former professional tennis player, one of the world’s top playersof the 1970.Nastase was the World No.1 tennis player betweem 1973(august 23) and 1974(june 2). Ilie Nastase is a Romanian former professional tennis player, one of the world’s top playersof the 1970.Nastase was the World No.1 tennis player betweem 1973(august 23) and 1974(june 2).

18. The twins of Romanian Tennis:Ilie Nastase and Ion Tiriac The two are the greatest tennis players who gave Romania and Romanian ambassadors in world sport. Ilie Nastase was born on 19 July 1946 in Bucharest and is one of the most important tennis players of the 1970s. He managed to reach world number one twice in 1972 and 1973. Ion Tiriac was born in Brasov on 9 May 1939. It was tennis player and hockey and is now one of the most influential businessmen in Romania and Germany.

19. Florin Mergea Date of birth January 26, 1985 Birthplace Craiova country Romania Residence: Targu Jiu, Romania Right hand hitting Professional player: 2003 Highest ATP ranking position - just 243 (May 9, 2005) Highest ATP ranking position - 103 double (09 June 2008) Date of birth January 26, 1985 Birthplace Craiova country Romania Residence: Targu Jiu, Romania Right hand hitting Professional player: 2003 Highest ATP ranking position - just 243 (May 9, 2005) Highest ATP ranking position - 103 double (09 June 2008)