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Oleg Crețul

b. 1975

Moldovan judoka

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About Oleg Crețul

Born 1975. Oleg Crețul is a Moldovan and Russian judoka.

Oleg Crețul (Олег Крецул, also spelled Kretsul, born 21 February 1975) is a Moldovan judoka. He competed in the men's half-middleweight event at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

In 1997, Crețul became blind as a result of a car accident. He later competed in para judo at the 2004, 2008, 2012, 2020 and 2024 Summer Paralympics.

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Important facts

Born
21 February 1975, Chișinău
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Judoka
Nationality
Moldova, Russia
Awards
Order of Salavat Yulayev; Order of Friendship; Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords; Order of Honour; Honoured Master of Sports of Russia
Also known as
Oleg Cretul, Oleg Kretsul

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Oleg Crețul?

Moldovan judoka

When was Oleg Crețul born?

Oleg Crețul was born on 21 February 1975 in Chișinău.

What is Oleg Crețul's occupation?

Oleg Crețul is a judoka.

What nationality is Oleg Crețul?

Oleg Crețul is Moldovan and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oleg Crețul

· Wikidata: Q4240520

· DBpedia: Oleg Crețul

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