Georgeta Damian facts for kids
Georgeta Damian (whose married name is Andrunache) was born on April 14, 1976, in Botoșani, Romania. She is a famous rower who has won many medals, including five Olympic gold medals! In 2006, she married another rower named Valeriu Andrunache.
Georgeta is known for her incredible strength and teamwork in rowing. She was a key member of the Romanian Women's eight team, which is a boat with eight rowers. She also excelled in the Women's pairs, which is a boat with two rowers.
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| Medal record | ||
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| Women's rowing | ||
Representing  Romania |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Gold | 2000 Sydney | Coxless pair |
| Gold | 2000 Sydney | Eight |
| Gold | 2004 Athens | Coxless pair |
| Gold | 2004 Athens | Eight |
| Gold | 2008 Beijing | Coxless pair |
| Bronze | 2008 Beijing | Eight |
| World Championships | ||
| Gold | 1997 Lac d'Aiguebelette | Eight |
| Gold | 1998 Cologne | Eight |
| Gold | 1999 St. Catharines | Eight |
| Gold | 2001 Lucerne | Coxless pair |
| Gold | 2002 Seville | Coxless pair |
| Silver | 1997 Lac d'Aiguebelette | Coxless pair |
| Silver | 2001 Lucerne | Eight |
| Silver | 2003 Milan | Eight |
| Silver | 2007 Munich | Eight |
| Bronze | 2003 Milan | Coxless pair |
| Bronze | 2007 Munich | Coxless pair |
| European Championships | ||
| Gold | 2007 Poznań | Eight |
| Gold | 2008 Marathon | Coxless pair |
| Gold | 2012 Varese | Eight |
Contents
A Champion Rower's Journey
Georgeta Damian started her amazing career by joining the Romanian Women's eight team. This team won the World Rowing Championships three times in a row, in 1997, 1998, and 1999. These early wins showed everyone how talented she was.
Olympic Gold Medals
Georgeta's biggest achievements came at the Summer Olympics.
- At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, she won two gold medals. She won gold with the Women's eight team and also in the Women's pairs event.
- Four years later, at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, she did it again! She won two more gold medals in both the pairs and the eights.
- At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Georgeta continued her winning streak. She won another gold medal in the women's pairs with her partner, Viorica Susanu. She also earned a bronze medal with the eights team.
World Championship Success
Besides her Olympic wins, Georgeta also had great success at the World Rowing Championships.
- She won gold with the Women's eight team in 1997, 1998, and 1999.
- With Viorica Susanu, she won the World Championships in the pairs in 2001 and 2002.
- She also earned several silver and bronze medals at these championships, showing her consistent performance.
European Championship Wins
Georgeta also competed and won medals at the European Rowing Championships.
- She won gold with the eight team in 2007 in Poznań.
- In 2008, she won gold in the coxless pair event in Marathon.
- Her last gold medal at the European Championships was in 2012, again with the eight team in Varese.
Legacy and Impact
Georgeta Damian is one of the most successful rowers in history. Her five Olympic gold medals make her a true legend in the sport. She showed incredible dedication and teamwork throughout her career. Her achievements continue to inspire young athletes around the world.
See also
- List of multiple Olympic gold medalists
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