About Ivan Patzaichin
Lived 1949 – 2021 (aged 71). Ivan Patzaichin was a Romanian kayaker, coach, military officer, canoeist and athlete.
Biography
Patzaichin was born in a Russian Lipovan family in the village Mila 23, Tulcea County. His father Vicol was a fisherman and his mother Alexandra was a dressmaker. He took up canoeing at an early age inspired by his grandfather,
At the 1972 Olympics, Patzaichin broke his paddle and placed last in the singles heats. Yet he managed to finish the race,
Ivan Patzaichin died on 5 September 2021, aged 71, in Bucharest, after having been hospitalized for three months with lung cancer.
Awards and honors Silver Olympic Order (1990) Nihil Sine Deo (2010)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ivan Patzaichin?
Romanian sprint canoeist (1949–2021)
When was Ivan Patzaichin born?
Ivan Patzaichin was born on 26 November 1949 in Mila 23.
When did Ivan Patzaichin die?
Ivan Patzaichin died on 5 September 2021 in Emergency University Hospital Elias.
What was Ivan Patzaichin's occupation?
Ivan Patzaichin was a kayaker, coach, military officer, canoeist and athlete.
What nationality was Ivan Patzaichin?
Ivan Patzaichin was Romanian.
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