After winning the gold medal in the 100m freestyle and setting a new world record, David Popovici is targeting another title at the European Swimming Championships. On Monday evening, the Romanian athlete will compete in the finals of the 200-meter freestyle.

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David Popovici fights for European gold, Monday, from 19:06, in the 200m freestyle final

David Popovich qualified for the grand final for the first time – 1:44.91. Our athlete was the only one who managed to overcome 1:45:00.

David Popovici holds the junior world record in the 200 m freestyle: 1:43.21, a time recorded in the final of the World Championships in Budapest.

The final is scheduled for Monday, August 15, 2022, from 19:06 Romanian time. The final act is broadcast live on TVR1.

David Popovici, world record 100m freestyle – He won European gold in Rome

David Popovici won the gold medal in the 100m freestyle at the European Swimming Middleweight Championships in Rome. In this race, the Romanian also set a new world record (46.86).

Romania at the European Championship (August 11-21) is represented by a delegation of 11 athletes led by two-time world champion (100 and 200 m freestyle) David Popovich. Romanian athletes take part in competitions in swimming, diving and high jumping.​