Olympic champion at 200 m free, David Popovici, announced today that he became the first man in history to descend under 22 seconds in the 50 m sample, under 47 seconds in 100 m and under 1 minute and 43 seconds at 200 m.
David Popovici, in permanent struggle over time. Facebook photo
“With the national record from 50 m free of 21 seconds and 83 hundredths, I became the first man in history under 22 seconds in the 50 m sample, under 47 seconds at 100 m and under 1 minute and 43 seconds at 200 m – that’s why I am very proud,” Popovici wrote on his Facebook page after winning the national titles at 50 m free and 100 m free, according to Agerpres.
David Popovici participated during this week at the first competition after the Paris Olympics. At the nationals of Olopeni, he won the 50 m free sample with a new country record, 21 seconds and 83 hundreds, and on Thursday it won at 200 m free, in 1 minute 45 drought and 7 hundredths: “After 8 months after the Paris Olympic medals, I returned to the competition. It took time – to breathe, to enjoy, to understand what I did and especially, to reconnect with the why behind this road.
The break brought him motivation and trust
Performance does not mean only workouts and results. It means balance, it means to know when to accelerate and when to stop. I consciously chose this break, and now I come back with even more clarity, motivation and confidence. The goals have changed, but the desire to evolve has remained the same. I enjoy the emotion of the competition again, the adrenaline of each race, the pace that tells me that I am alive “transmitted the multiple Olympic, World and European Champion.
David Popovici ended saying that he is waiting for as many people to the nationals to be held until Sunday in Otopeni: “I thank all those who were with me during this period. The road goes on. With clear steps, with a clear mind and with an open heart. I expect you to Otopeni to enjoy the sport show, to support every athlete who gives everything in the basin. Your energy matters more than you think!”
