CELESTINA POPA
born on July 20, 1970 in Ploiesti
has a skill named, the "Popa" after her on the FX. It's a full twisting straddle jump.
retired in 1989 due to a knee injury
Celestina Popa has a skill named, the "Popa" after her on the FX. It's a full twisting straddle jump.
in 1991 she coached in Petrolul Ploiesti the same place where she first started gymnastics; then moved to Vancouver Canada to coach
Results:
1984 Druzhba Meet: 2nd Team, 16th AA
1985 Romanian National Championships: 3rd AA
1985 Jr. Friendship Tournament: 6th AA
1985 World Championships: 2nd Team
1985 Chunichi Cup: 1st AA
1986 Grand Prix of Rome: 2nd AA
1986 Balkan Championships: 1st Team, 4th AA
1987 Catania Cup: 1st AA
1987 Cottbus Cup: 2nd AA
1987 World Championships: 1st Team
1988 Olympic Games: 2nd Team
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