David Popovici

Tokyo Timing: International Young Guns’ Olympic Schedules

David Popovici of Romania may be just 16 years of age but he’s a force in the men’s 100m free. Find out when he swims here.

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Official Tokyo Psych Sheets: Brazil Makes Last Minute Sub, Miressi Drops 50 FR

Breno Correia has dropped the men’s 200 freestyle at the last minute, likely to stay focussed on the men’s 4×100 freestyle relay.

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Ranking The World Records Most Likely To Go Down In Tokyo: Men’s Edition

Already the world record holder in the 100 fly, Caeleb Dressel has eyes on the super-suited records in the men’s 50 and 100 freestyle in Tokyo.

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Breaking Down the Biggest Races of the 2020 Olympic Games: Days 4-5

SwimSwam Co-Founders Braden Keith and Mel Stewart preview Days 4-5 of the Olympic Games, events such as both 800 free relays, W 200 free, and M 100 free

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Freestyle Ace Popovici On The Hunt For Romania’s First OLY Medal Since 2004

Popovici will be making his Olympic debut in Tokyo and will be on the prowl for a podium finish in both the 100 and 200 freestyles.

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Anteprime Olimpiche: I 200 Stile Maschili Nel Territorio Dell’1:44

Anteprime Olimpiche: i 200 stile libero maschili dopo anni rientrano nel territorio dell’1:44 ed i contendenti alla medaglia non mancano

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: The 1:44s Have Arrived In Men’s 200 Free

Great Britain’s Duncan Scott (pictured) leads a group of five men who have broken 1:45 in the men’s 200 free in 2021.

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Breaking The Super-Suited Records: A 2021 Redux

Having taken out the men’s 100 fly world record in 2019, Caeleb Dressel is now eyeing Cesar Cielo’s super-suited world records in the 50 and 100 freestyle.

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Turkey & Poland Make Major Moves To Shake Up Euro Juniors Final Medal Table

Take a look at how various nations fared between the 2019 and this year’s edition of the European Junior Swimming Championships.

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2021 European Junior Championships: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

Tonight we’ll see if 16-year-old David Popovici of Romania can make it a trifecta of gold across the sprint freestyle events.

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Campionati Europei Juniores 2021: Risultati Finali Ultimo Giorno

Campionati Europei juniores 2021 sono giunti all’ultima sessione . Questo pomeriggio 10 finali di gare individuali e due staffette.

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100 Stile Libero Maschili: I 18&U Più Veloci Della Storia

100 stile: Il primo atleta 18enne a rompere la barriera dei 48″ è stato Kyle Chalmers. Tuttavia Popovici è l’unico 16enne della storia

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2021 European Junior Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Romania’s David Popovici is one of a number of top swimmers who will take on tough doubles on Saturday at the European Junior Championships.

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Campionati Europei Juniores Risultati Semifinali E Finali Day 5

Sette finali e sette semifinali costituiscono il programma gare di oggi pomeriggio dei Campionati Europei Juniores 2021. Recap

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The Fastest 18 & Under Swimmers Of All-Time In The Men’s 100 Freestyle

Still only 16, Romanian David Popovici is already the fastest swimmer aged 18 and under in the history of the men’s 100 freestyle.

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