Simion Popescu

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameSimion•Popescu
Used nameSimion•Popescu
Born11 August 1940 in Cuptoare, Caraș-Severin (ROU)
Measurements170 cm / 68 kg
AffiliationsSteaua București, București (ROU)
NOC Romania
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Simion Popescu had the following finishes at major championships – 1969 World Championship: 68.0 kg. Greco-Roman (1st); 1967 World Championship: 63.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 1970 World Championship: 68.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 1966 European Championship: 63.0 kg. Greco-Roman (3rd).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Wrestling ROU Simion Popescu
Featherweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1972 Summer Olympics Wrestling ROU Simion Popescu
Lightweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) AC