Luminița Dobrescu

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Luminiţa Liliana Dobrescu (born 19 April 1971) is a retired Romanian freestyle swimmer who won four medals at the 1987, 1991 and 1993 European Aquatics Championships.[1] She also participated in the 1988, 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics in various individual freestyle and team relay events; her best achievement was fifth place in the 200 m freestyle in 1988.[2] Between 1986 and 1993, she won seven national titles.[3]

Luminița Dobrescu
Personal information
Born (1971-04-19) April 19, 1971 (age 53)
Reşiţa, Romania
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Representing  Romania
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1987 Strasbourg 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1993 Sheffield 200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Strasbourg 200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1991 Athens 200 m freestyle

Education and career

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Dobrescu graduated from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport of the West University of Timișoara. She retired from competitive swimming around 1997, and worked as lifeguard and swimming coach. In September 2008, she received the title of Honorary Citizen of Reşiţa.[4]

References

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  1. ^ EUROPEAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN). gbrathletics.com
  2. ^ Luminiţa Dobrescu. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ 19 aprilie-calendarul evenimentelor din Banatul istoric. radio-resita.ro (2012-04-18).
  4. ^ Interviu cu Luminiţa Dobrescu. caon.ro (2009-06-15).