Marin Popescu

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMarin Gigi•Popescu
Used nameMarin•Popescu
Born27 July 1973 in Iancu Jianu, Olt (ROU)
Measurements180 cm / 74 kg
NOC Romania

Biography

Marin Popescu had the following podium finishes at the Flatwater World Championships: 2nd 1994 K4 200 m (with Sorin Petcu, Geza Magyar, and the non-Olympian Florin Scoica), 2nd 1994 K4 500 m (with Sorin Petcu, Geza Magyar, and the non-Olympian Florin Scoica), 3rd 1993 K1 1000 m.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1992 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) ROU Marin Popescu
Kayak Singles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) 8
Kayak Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 4
1996 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) ROU Marin Popescu
Kayak Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 7

Special Notes