Anghel Donescu

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAnghelache "Anghel"•Donescu
Used nameAnghel•Donescu
Born18 October 1945 in București (Bucharest), București (ROU)
Died28 August 2023
Measurements176 cm / 72 kg
NOC Romania
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Romanian equestrian Anghel Donescu won 30 national titles and had 30 wins in international events in riding, show jumping, and dressage. Along with compatriots Dumitru Velicu and Petre Roșca, Donescu won bronze in the team event at the 1980 Moskva Olympics. He also finished in sixth place in the individual competition at the Moskva Games. Donescu was also a two-time Balkan champion, winning titles in Athína and Zagreb.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1980 Summer Olympics Equestrian Dressage (Equestrian) ROU Anghel Donescu
Individual, Open (Olympic) Dor 6
Team, Open (Olympic) Dor / Romania 3 Bronze