Age, Biography and Wiki
Ion Popa was born on 2 February, 1957 in Romania, is an Ion Popa is born, representative rower. Discover Ion Popa's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
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| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
2 February, 1957 |
| Birthday |
2 February |
| Birthplace |
Romania |
| Nationality |
Romania
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He is a member of famous rower with the age 67 years old group.
Ion Popa Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Ion Popa height is 187 cm and Weight 86 kg.
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| Height |
187 cm |
| Weight |
86 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Ion Popa's Wife?
His wife is Susan Chapman
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Susan Chapman |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Rosemary Popa |
Ion Popa Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ion Popa worth at the age of 67 years old? Ion Popa’s income source is mostly from being a successful rower. He is from Romania. We have estimated Ion Popa's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
rower |
Ion Popa Social Network
Timeline
Ion Popa (born 2 February 1957) is a Romanian-born, former Australian representative rower – a national champion, world champion, dual Olympian and Olympic medal winner.
Popa raced for Romania at the 1977 World Rowing Championships in a coxless four.
Born in Romania, Popa rowed for his country of birth and was a member of the Romanian police force prior to his 1978 defection to Australia.
His senior rowing in Australia was initially with the Mercantile Rowing Club in Melbourne from 1979, and then since 1983 with the Banks Rowing Club where he has been a long-time committee man.
Popa was selected in Victorian state representative King's Cup crews contesting the men's Interstate Eight-Oared Championship at the Australian Rowing Championships.
He stroked the eight in 1981 and 1982 and was in the seven seat in 1984, 1986, 1988 and 1991.
Popa competed for Australia at the 1983 World Rowing Championships in the men's eight who took the bronze medal.
In 1984 he married fellow Australian Olympic rower, Susan Chapman.
At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics Popa rowed at seven in the Australian men's VIII who took the bronze medal.
Those Victorian crews were victorious in 1986, 1988 and 1991.
At the 1986 World Rowing Championships in Nottingham, England Popa was in the seven seat of the victorious Australian men's eight.
It was Australia's first and only World Champion title in the men's eight.
That same year at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Popa won gold in the Australian men's eight.
Popa was again at seven in the Australian men's eight which finished in fifth place at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.
Their daughter Rosemary Popa (born 1991) is an Australian national champion rower.
A dual American-Australian citizen, Rosemary has represented both the USA and Australia at World Rowing Championships.
In 2010 Popa was inducted as a member of the Rowing Victoria Hall of Fame.
