Andriy Ungur became a bronze medalist in the 100-meter backstroke at the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Otopeni. This is Romania’s first medal at these competitions.

Andrii Ungur is a bronze medalist in the 100 m backstroke

Andriy Ungur became a bronze medalist in the 100-meter backstroke at the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Otopeni.

The Romanian athlete finished third, managing to finish in 50 seconds and 40 hundredths.

For Andrii Ungur, this is the biggest result in his career.

Lorenzo Mora also won the bronze medal, posting the same time as the Romanian.

Maven Tomac (France, 49 seconds and 72 hundredths) won the gold medal, and Johan Ndoye-Brouard (France, 49 seconds and 96 hundredths) won the silver.

Romania gathering for the European short course sailing from Otopeni

WOMAN: Diana Stiger, Ioana Styrbu, Issia Prisekariu, Brigitta Wass, Maisa Ratsiou, Anastasia Bako, Daria Silishtianu.

MAN: David Popovichi, Vlad Stancu, Andrey Angel, Patrick Dinu, Darius Coman, Robert Badea, Denis Popescu, Andrey Ungur, Mihai Gergeli, Daniel Nikusan, Vlad Mihalace, Andrey Proka, Nandor Nagy, Aleksandra Stoyka.

Romania will host the 22nd European Junior Short Course Championships from 5 to 10 December 2023 at the Otopeni Sports Complex.