About Ion Cernea
Lived 1936 – 2025 (aged 88). Ion Cernea was a Romanian amateur wrestler.
Ion Cernea (21 October 1933 – 30 June 2025) was a Romanian bantamweight Greco-Roman wrestler. Between 1960 and 1965 he earned two Olympic (a Silver in 1960 in Rome and a Bronze in 1964 in Tokyo) and two world championship medals, winning the world title in 1965. He retired the same year to become a wrestling coach and international referee, and was present in this capacity at all major international wrestling competitions between 1972 and 1988. He died on 30 June 2025, at the age of 91.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ion Cernea?
Romanian wrestler
When was Ion Cernea born?
Ion Cernea was born on 21 October 1936 in Râu Alb.
When did Ion Cernea die?
Ion Cernea died on 30 June 2025 in Bucharest.
What was Ion Cernea's occupation?
Ion Cernea was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Ion Cernea?
Ion Cernea was Romanian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ion Cernea. https://biography.guide/ion-cernea/
MLA: "Ion Cernea." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ion-cernea/.
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