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Valeriu Bularca
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Personal information
Born (1931-02-14)14 February 1931
Întorsura Buzăului, Romania
Died 7 February 2017(2017-02-07) (aged 85)
Brașov, Romania
Height 174 cm
Sport
Sport Greco-Roman wrestling
Club Dinamo Brașov
Medal record
Representing  Romania
Olympic Games
Silver 1964 Mexico City -70 kg
World Championships
Bronze 1958 Budapest -73 kg
Gold 1961 Yokohama -73 kg

Valeriu Bularca was a famous wrestler from Romania. He was born on February 14, 1931, and passed away on February 7, 2017. Valeriu was a very strong athlete who competed in Greco-Roman wrestling. He won many important awards during his career.

Valeriu Bularca: A Wrestling Champion

Valeriu Bularca was a talented Romanian wrestler. He specialized in Greco-Roman wrestling. This style of wrestling means athletes can only use their arms and upper bodies. They cannot use their legs to trip or hold their opponents.

Early Life and Training

Valeriu Bularca was born in Întorsura Buzăului, Romania. He trained hard to become a top wrestler. His dedication helped him achieve great success. He competed for the Dinamo Brașov club.

Olympic and World Success

Valeriu Bularca competed in the Olympic Games twice. He went to the Olympics in 1960 and 1964. At the 1964 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, he won a silver medal. This was a huge achievement for him.

In 1961, Valeriu Bularca made history. He became the first Romanian wrestler to win a world title. He won a gold medal at the 1961 FILA Wrestling World Championships in Yokohama. He also won a bronze medal at the 1958 World Championships.

Between 1957 and 1964, Valeriu Bularca won six national titles. These titles showed he was the best wrestler in Romania for many years.

Life After Wrestling

After he stopped competing, Valeriu Bularca continued to be involved in wrestling. He became a wrestling coach. He worked at CS Steagu Roșu in Brașov, helping new wrestlers learn and grow.

Valeriu Bularca passed away in Brașov, Romania, on February 7, 2017. He was 85 years old. He is remembered as a pioneering Romanian wrestler.

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