David Popovici

SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2025: Men’s #10-1

Leon Marchand was the clear-cut #1 male swimmer in the world last year after winning four individual Olympic gold medals in Paris, all in record fashion.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2025: Men’s #20-11

Hubert Kos continues his evolution as one of the world’s best swimmers after roaring to Olympic gold in the 200 back after winning the world title in 2023.

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David Popovici Raccoglie 600.000 Per Gli Orfani In Romania

David Popovici ha partecipato ad un’iniziativa benefica contribuendo a raccogliere 600 mila euro per gli orfani in Romania

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David Popovici Helps Raise Over $600,000 for Charity Benefitting Romanian Orphans

David Popovici’s Olympic podium outfit raised more than $160,000, and he headlined a gala that pushed the organization to over $600,000 in fundraising.

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Leon Marchand E Sarah Sjostrom Eletti Migliori Nuotatori Dell’Anno Da European Aquatics

Leon Marchand e Sarah Sjostrom sono stati premiati come i migliori nuotatori del 2024 ai European Aquatics Athlete of the Year Awards

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Leon Marchand and Sarah Sjostrom Win European Aquatics’ Swimmers of the Year Honors

Leon Marchand and Sarah Sjostrom have been honored as the Best Swimmers in the 2024 European Aquatics Athlete of the Year Awards.

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The 10 Most Viewed Video Interviews on SwimSwam in 2024

I’ve compiled the 10 most viewed video interviews (on YouTube) from SwimSwam in 2024.

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Reviewing SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2024

Tomoyuki Matsushita (left) was unranked last year but won silver in the 400 IM in Paris, while Leon Marchand (center) backed up is #1 ranking with four golds.

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Changes in Swimming Record History If Super Suits Never Existed: The Past 15 Years

If the super suits from 2008 and 2009 never existed, how different would the world record books have looked over the past 15 years?

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Olympic Champion David Popovici Talks Mediocre Training Opportunities In Romania

Olympic champion David Popovici recently spoke about the limited training opportunities and mediocre facilities within his nation of Romania.

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David Popovici: L’Appello Per Migliori Condizioni Di Allenamento In Romania

David Popovici denuncia le carenze infrastrutturali dello sport in Romania, chiedendo investimenti strategici per migliorare le condizioni degli atleti

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Shouts From The Stands: Unofficial Swammy Awards – Relay Swimmers of the Year (Men’s 100 Free)

Hunter Armstrong was a clutch relay performer for the Americans at the Olympics in Paris, pushing them to gold in the men’s 4×100 free relay.

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2024 Swammy Awards: Asian Coach of the Year – Zheng Kunliang (CHN)

Zheng coached Pan Zhanle to a phenomenal year that included breaking the world record twice int he 100 free, two Olympic gold medals and four world titles.

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2024 Swammy Awards: Asian Male Swimmer Of The Year – Pan Zhanle

Our 2024 Swammy Award Asian Male Swimmer of the Year recipient is 20-year-old Pan Zhanle of China, the man who made 100m freestyle history.

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David Popovici E Leon Marchand Potrebbero Scontrarsi Presto Nei 200 Stile Libero

I due campioni olimpici David Popovici e Leon Marchand potrebbero presto incrociare le loro strade in un nuovo terreno di competizione: i 200 stile libero

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