Potec, Camelia Alina (1982–)
Potec, Camelia Alina (1982–)
Romanian swimmer. Born Feb 19, 1982, in Braila, Romania.
Won a gold medal for 200-meter freestyle at Athens Olympics (2004); placed 1st in 9 World Cup events (2003–04).
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