About Nicolae Linca
Lived 1929 – 2008 (aged 79). Nicolae Linca was a Romanian boxer and boxing trainer.
Nicolae Linca (1 January 1929 – 27 June 2008) was a Romanian amateur welterweight boxer. After winning bronze medals at the 1953 and 1955 European championships, he became Romania's first Olympic champion in boxing at the 1956 Summer Olympics. Fighting with a broken finger, he won against Fred Tiedt in a 3:2 split decision. Today, he remains the only Romanian boxer to win gold at the Olympics. His amateur record upon retirement was 281–25. After competing as an amateur, Linca turned to coaching in the sport.
Highlights + 1956 Summer Olympics EventRoundResultOpponentScoreWelterweight FirstWin Hector hatchPTSQuarterfinalWin Nicholas AndrePTSSemifinalWin Nicholas GarganoPTSFinalWin Fred Tiedt3-2
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Who was Nicolae Linca?
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When was Nicolae Linca born?
Nicolae Linca was born on 2 January 1929 in Blaj.
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Nicolae Linca died on 28 June 2008 in Feisa.
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Nicolae Linca was a boxer and boxing trainer.
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Nicolae Linca was Romanian.
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