Atanase Sciotnic
Sprint Canoeist Olympic Medalist
Born
1942
83 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Romania
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A sprint canoeist from Romania excelled in canoe sprint competitions during the late 20th century. Competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal in the men's K-2 1000 meters event. Secured numerous national titles and medals in international competitions, contributing to Romania's reputation in the sport.
Bronze medalist at the 1980 Summer Olympics
Multiple national titles in canoe sprint
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