David Popovici a plecat la Europenele de la Paris. Românul poate reuși o performanță fără precedent

David Popovici is heading to Paris for the European Swimming Championships, aiming to become the first swimmer to win the 100m and 200m freestyle events three times. At 21, this is his fourth appearance at the Championships, having previously won titles in 2022 and 2024. He recently excelled at the Settecolli meeting in Rome and has trained with rival Pan Zhanle. Popovici discussed the pressure he faced after his Olympic success and emphasized the importance of staying grounded. He chose to remain in Romania despite offers from prestigious U.S. universities, believing in his team's potential to achieve greatness.