Biography
Reason: His parents encouraged him to get involved in sports. He initially did swimming as hydrotherapy and competed in skiing at youth level in Romania. "They took me swimming, to play in the pool. Then, around the age of seven, I started learning to ski. Later I tried cycling. With the help of those around me, I wanted to prove that it is possible that a young person with cerebral palsy can do performance sports." (gsp.ro, 28 Feb 2024; life.ro, 12 Nov 2021)
Ambition: To win gold at both the summer and winter editions of the Paralympic Games. (gsp.ro, 28 Feb 2024)
Awards: In 2022 he received the Emblem of Honour from the Romanian Armed Forces. (gsp.ro, 28 Feb 2024)
In 2019 he was named an honorary citizen of the city of Craiova, Romania. (federatiadeciclism.ro, 18 May 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 1, 1997
Place of ResidenceCRAIOVA
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education, Physiotherapy - University of Craiova, Romania
Languages SpokenEnglish, Romanian
CoachSorin Matican [father]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road World Championships | ||||
| 9 | Men's T2 - Road Race | 2018 | Maniago, ITA | |
| 10 | Men's T2 - Road Race | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 10 | Men's T2 - Road Race | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| 10 | Men's T2 - Time Trial | 2018 | Maniago, ITA | |
| 11 | Men's T2 - Time Trial | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 11 | Men's T2 - Road Race | 2019 | Emmen, NED | |
| 12 | Men's T2 - Time Trial | 2019 | Emmen, NED | |
| 13 | Men's T2 - Time Trial | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| DNF | Men's T2 - Time Trial | 2015 | Nottwil, SUI | |
| DNS | Men's T2 - Road Race | 2015 | Nottwil, SUI | |
