Dan Nicolae Potra (born 28 July 1979 in
Timișoara
), City of Roses ( ro, Orașul florilor), City of Parks ( ro, Orașul parcurilor)
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[Sports Reference]
Dan Potra is a retired
Romania
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artistic gymnast who was
Romania
Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, and ...
's first male gymnast to win the European all around title (2002).
[European Union of Gymnastics; Official Page]
After the victory with his team Dan Potra wins the individual title He is an Olympic bronze medalist with the team and a three time continental gold medalist.
References
1979 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Timișoara
Romanian male artistic gymnasts
Olympic gymnasts for Romania
Gymnasts at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Olympic bronze medalists for Romania
European champions in gymnastics
Olympic medalists in gymnastics
Medalists at the 2004 Summer Olympics
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