Traian Cihărean had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1992 Olympics Flyweight class (252.5 kg); 3rd in the 1989 World Championships Flyweight class (260.0 kg); 2nd in the 1988 European Championships Flyweight class (250.0 kg); 2nd in the 1989 European Championships Flyweight class (260.0 kg); 2nd in the 1990 European Championships Flyweight class (247.5 kg); 1st in the 1991 European Championships Flyweight class (255.0 kg); 2nd in the 1992 European Championships Flyweight class (255.0 kg); 3rd in the 1996 European Championships Bantamweight class (282.5 kg); 3rd in the 1996 European Championships Flyweight class (250.0 kg).
Romania