Nickname
Verdesika (Facebook profile, 05 Oct 2021)
Occupation
Athlete, Student
Education
Physical Education - Alexandru Ioan Cuza University: Iasi, ROU
Spoken languages
English, Romanian
Club
Clubul de Gimnastica Ritmica Corrado Iasi: Romania
Coach
Catalina Radu [club], ROU; Constantin Radu [club], ROU
Start sporting career
She began rhythmic gymnastics at age five in Iasi, Romania.
Reason for taking up the sport
Her family encouraged her to take up the sport because she was an energetic child. "My grandmother knew Constantin Radu, a rhythmic gymnastics coach, so my grandparents and my parents decided to take me to the gym in Iasi."
Ambitions
To compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. (jurnalistsportiv.ro, 04 Jan 2023)
Most memorable sporting achievement
Competing in the ball final at the 2022 World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. (jurnalistsportiv.ro, 04 Jan 2023)
Hero / Idol
Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Ganna Rizatdinova. (jurnalistsportiv.ro, 04 Jan 2023)
Most influential person in career
Coaches Catalina Radu and Constantin Radu. (jurnalistsportiv.ro, 04 Jan 2023)
Philosophy / Motto
"Desire and passion. I think that is more than enough. Over time, different gymnasts have proven that you don't have to have special qualities to become a famous athlete. Through work, anything is possible." (jurnalistsportiv.ro, 04 Jan 2023)
Additional information
FURTHER EDUCATION
She has studied for a master's degree in physical education and sport at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Iasi, Romania. (Facebook profile, 29 Jul 2023; Instagram profile, 24 May 2023; jurnalistsportiv.ro, 04 Jan 2023)
Last update : 2024-07-22