Prima medalie mondială din istoria înotului românesc a fost câștigată de o sibiancă: povestea lui Carmen Bunaciu

Carmen Bunaciu, a legendary Romanian swimmer, turns 65 on September 15, 2026, and has made significant contributions to the sport. She was the first Romanian swimmer to win a medal at a World Championship and has an impressive record of national and international achievements. Starting her career at CSS Sibiu, she later joined Dinamo Bucharest, where she excelled in backstroke events. Bunaciu won numerous medals at Universiade and Balkan Championships, and her peak moment came in 1982 when she earned Romania's first world medal in swimming. After retiring in 1986, she became a coach and continued to influence the sport at various levels, receiving multiple honors for her contributions. She remains an advocate for swimming, emphasizing its health benefits and importance for youth education.