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David Popovici is a Romanian competitive swimmer, Olympic gold medalist (200m freestyle, Paris 2024), and former 100m freestyle world record holder. This interview covers his rise from a small pool in Bucharest to the top of world swimming, his mental health journey, his rivalry-turned-friendship with Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle, and the training philosophy behind his technique.
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