Exactly on July 29, on the Day of the National Anthem of Romania, David Popovici was crowned as a world champion in Singapore. The magic race from 200 m free, completed in 1: 43.43, came fixed a year after the Olympic gold won by David the Great, in Paris.
Proud of his performance, completely revened by the emotions and the cries of appreciation of the Romanians present, Popovici stood straight, with gold around his neck, while the anthem of Romania rang, for the first time, in the Singapore Hall. Then he allowed him to smile. It was a release for our athlete, who was about to abandon, 3 days before the start of the competition.
“I happened something that I never happened before, namely to be afraid. To wish to go back home. This fear filled me. I started to look even after return tickets. I asked my father to deal with, to let them all not compete. I was sorry for all the people who came and took a ticket, family, etc.
David Popovici, along with Luke Hobson and Japanese Tatsuya Murasa. Capture TVR 1
But I felt I couldn’t continue. And, as I said to them earlier, not out of fear of losing or losing, I do not know, it does not go in the times the world was waiting for, but from a fear of reaching my own potential. And precisely because this year I started to feel great in workouts, to reach some times I never touched, to have an excellent contest in Slovakia a month ago …”, Stated the champion for GSP.ro
Our athlete was followed on the podium by the American Luke Hobson (1: 43,84) and the Japanese Tatsuya Murasa (1: 44.54). After the coronation, the three hugged, took pictures and enjoyed the moment with the public.
Tears and admiration for David Popovici
“Tears and admiration. You are great, David Popovici!”/ “Price and respect for this exceptional athlete! Absolutely wonderful, I cried with happiness and emotion! The most beautiful gift made to the country, on the day of the national anthem!” Congratulations, for the beautiful result. May God help and protect you always! ”were just a few of the reactions of David’s Romanian fans, on social networks.
