Traian Ioachim Cihărean (born 13 July 1969) is a retired flyweight weightlifter from Romania. He competed at the 1988, 1992 and 1996 Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1992, placing fifth-sixth on other occasions. Cihărean won the European title in 1991 and finished third at the 1989 World Championships.[1][2][3] His younger brother Marius is also a former Olympic weightlifter.[4]

Traian Cihărean
Personal information
Born13 July 1969 (1969-07-13) (age 55)
Bichigiu, Romania
Height157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Sport
SportWeightlifting
Medal record
Representing  Romania
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona -52 kg
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1989 Athens -52 kg
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1988 Cardiff -52 kg
Silver medal – second place 1989 Athens -52 kg
Gold medal – first place 1991 Władysławowo -52 kg
Silver medal – second place 1990 Ålborg -52 kg
Silver medal – second place 1992 Szekszárd -52 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Stavanger -54 kg

References

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  1. ^ Traian Cihărean. sports-reference
  2. ^ Traian Ciharean. Romanian Olympic Committee
  3. ^ Traian Cihărean. chidlovski.net
  4. ^ Confirmare şi pe plan european. tion.ro (24 November 2010)