David Popovici
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David Popovici is a Romanian competitive swimmer who specializes in freestyle events and is the reigning Olympic champion in the 200-metre event, having won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Popovici in 2024
Ian Thorpe
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Ian James Thorpe is an Australian retired swimmer who specialised in freestyle, but also competed in backstroke and the individual medley. He has won five Olympic gold medals, the second most won by a
David Popovici
…managing to finish in third with a 46.05 time, 0.02 seconds ahead of Matt Richards who came in fourth. Popovici grew up idolizing Michael Phelps and Ian Thorpe. He also stated that he is inspired by Floyd Mayweather, following Mayweather's training methods and the way he motivated himself. In December 2021…
Thorpe at Doha GOALS Forum 2012
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre in Ultimo, Sydney
Ian Thorpe's hand prints at the Sydney Aquatic Centre.
Plaque of Ian Thorpe Outside Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.