22 iulie: S-a născut Leon Rotman, eroul de la Melbourne 1956. A câștigat două medalii de aur la JO după ce și-a tăiat barca cu fierăstrăul, concurând accidentat

Leon Rotman, born on July 22, 1934, became the first Romanian to win two gold medals at the same Olympic Games in Melbourne, despite significant challenges. He faced an ankle injury and had to modify his kayak just before the races. Rotman won gold in both the 1,000 and 10,000 meters, solidifying his place in sports history. After his athletic career, he worked in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and survived a serious attack in 1972. He received several honors for his contributions to sports.