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Roman Codreanu (July 20, 1957 – April 25, 2017) was a Moldovan Greco-Roman wrestler who competed in the super heavyweight category. He achieved international recognition while representing the Soviet Union and later independent Moldova, participating in two Olympic Games and securing medals at World and European Championships.
Early Life and Background
Roman Codreanu was born on July 20, 1957, in Măcărești, Ungheni District, which was then part of the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic within the Soviet Union.Career
Codreanu began his international career representing the Soviet Union, achieving significant success in the mid-1980s. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, he continued his career representing independent Moldova. He competed primarily in the Greco-Roman super heavyweight division (typically +100 kg or +130 kg).International Achievements
- 1985 World Wrestling Championships (Kolbotn, Norway): Codreanu finished 5th in the Greco-Roman super heavyweight division.
- 1987 European Wrestling Championships (Tampere, Finland): He earned a silver medal in the Greco-Roman super heavyweight category.
- 1987 World Wrestling Championships (Clermont-Ferrand, France): He won a bronze medal in the Greco-Roman super heavyweight category.
Olympic Participation
Codreanu competed in two Olympic Games:- 1988 Summer Olympics (Seoul, South Korea): Representing the Soviet Union, he competed in the Greco-Roman super heavyweight (+130 kg) division, placing 4th.
- 1996 Summer Olympics (Atlanta, United States): Representing independent Moldova, he again competed in the Greco-Roman super heavyweight (+130 kg) division, finishing 10th.
Death
Roman Codreanu passed away on April 25, 2017, at the age of 59.References
- [Details and results from relevant sports databases, e.g., United World Wrestling, Sports-Reference.com]
- [Archival sports news and federation records]