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Ivan Patzaichin
Romanian sprint canoeist (1949–2021).
Life and work
The story behind the role.
Romanian sprint canoeist (1949–2021).
Ivan Patzaichin (Romanian pronunciation: [iˈvan paˈt͡sajkin]; 26 November 1949 – 5 September 2021) was a Romanian canoe racing coach and sprint canoeist. He took part in all major competitions between 1968 and 1984, including five consecutive Olympics, and won seven Olympic and 22 world championship medals, including four Olympic gold medals. This makes him the most decorated Romanian canoeist of all time. He later worked as a canoeing coach, attending five more Olympics in this capacity. In 1990 he was awarded the Olympic Order, and in 2006 a nationwide poll included him on the list of 100 Greatest Romanians of all time.
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Achievements and distinctions
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Romanian sprint canoeist (1949–2021).
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Silver Olympic Order
- 03
Sport Merit Order
Career and education
Education
National Academy of Physical Education and Sport
Academic qualifications
master's degree
Major competitions and events
1976 Summer Olympics · canoeing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – men's C-1 1000 metres · canoeing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – men's C-2 1000 metres · canoeing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – men's C-2 1000 metres · canoeing at the 1980 Summer Olympics – men's C-2 1000 metres · canoeing at the 1984 Summer Olympics – men's C-2 1000 metres · canoeing at the 1980 Summer Olympics – men's C-2 500 metres · canoeing at the 1984 Summer Olympics – men's C-2 500 metres
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