Damian, Georgeta (1976–)
Damian, Georgeta (1976–)
Romanian rower. Name variations: Georgeta Andrunache; Georgeta Andrunache-Damian. Born Georgeta Damian, April 14, 1976, in Botosani, Romania.
Won gold medals for coxless pair and coxed eights at Sydney Olympics (2000); at World championships, won gold medals for coxed eights (1997, 1998, 1999) and coxless pair (2001, 2002); won gold medals for coxed eights and coxless pair at Athens Olympics (2004).
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