The men’s bobsleigh crew of Romania, led by pilot Mihai Tentea and consisting of George Iordache, Constantin Dinescu, Mihai Păcioianu and Andrei Nica, finished the Olympic race in 17th position, after the last two legs on Sunday.
After the third down, the tricolors were higher in the hierarchy, but lost three places in an extremely balanced competition, in which the differences were minimal. The starting order decisively influenced the final results, generating numerous spectacular changes in the standings from one round to another.
In Sunday’s formula, in the 4th leg, George Iordache was replaced by Andrei Nica, Olympic youth champion, who thus debuted at the Olympic Games, an important moment for one of the youngest athletes in the crew. Romania lines up, moreover, one of the youngest crews in the world circuit.
On the day of the finals, Mihai Tentea had a 14th place run and a 16th place run
It confirmed the team’s progress in a season where the seed 4 was practically under construction. The new team, purchased at the beginning of the season, and the composition of the crew meant a continuous process of adaptation and homogenization, according to news.ro.
The Olympic title was won by Germany, through Johannes Lochner, followed by his compatriot Francesco Friedrich, while the surprise of the podium came from Switzerland, through bronze medalist Michael Vogt.
For Mihai Tentea, the season remains one of confirmation. The excellent performance achieved in the 2-person bobsled, the 5th place at the Olympic Games, gives him motivation and confidence for the future, and the experience gained here represents an important investment for his next major goals.
