Antrenorul care visează la Jocurile Olimpice: „Anul meu perfect o să fie 2028”

Viorel Ciobanu is a renowned swimming coach in Romania, training athletes like Theodor Proca and Matteo Mahalu. He aims to qualify at least one swimmer for the 2028 Olympics. Known as "Profu" by his athletes, he emphasizes the importance of managing emotions before races. Ciobanu experiences high stress during competitions, often exceeding 140-160 heartbeats per minute, but maintains a calm demeanor for his swimmers. He acknowledges the decade-long effort required to develop athletes capable of competing at high levels. Ciobanu believes in continuous learning and adaptation in coaching, focusing on performance beyond just medals. His ideal year would be marked by Olympic qualifications in 2028.