About Gheorghe Berceanu
Lived 1949 – 2022 (aged 72). Gheorghe Berceanu was a Romanian amateur wrestler and olympic champion.
Gheorghe Berceanu (28 December 1949 – 30 August 2022) was a Romanian light-flyweight Greco-Roman wrestler. He won the world title in 1969 and 1972, the European title in 1970, 1972, and 1973, and an Olympic gold medal in 1972 in Munich and a silver in 1976 in Montreal. Berceanu spent most of his career at Steaua București, and later worked there as a coach.
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Who was Gheorghe Berceanu?
Olympic wrestler (1949–2022)
When was Gheorghe Berceanu born?
Gheorghe Berceanu was born on 28 December 1949 in Cârna.
When did Gheorghe Berceanu die?
Gheorghe Berceanu died on 30 August 2022 in Slatina.
What was Gheorghe Berceanu's occupation?
Gheorghe Berceanu was an amateur wrestler and olympic champion.
What nationality was Gheorghe Berceanu?
Gheorghe Berceanu was Romanian.
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· Wikipedia: Gheorghe Berceanu
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