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Ana Porgras – “If you cannot get on that podium for Romania, you are missing something…” @ The Medal Factory Ep.13

[The Medal Factory – episode 13 (c) DigiSport] TRANSLATION Ana Porgras, a Romanian gymnast with exceptional results and one of the most important members of the national team, is training for the most important competition, the Olympic Games. Until then,

Sabina Cojocar: “I needed years to find myself again, to cope with the thought that I would not be doing gymnastics again” @ The Medal Factory – Ep. 12

[The Medal Factory – episode 12 (c) Digisport] TRANSLATION A new Romanian gymnastics star was born on October 23, 1985. Sabina Cojocar was born in Sibiu, the town where she had her first encounter with the sport. She was barely

“We used to winning many medals, as we actually had a Medal Factory” – Nadia Comaneci @ The Medal Factory – episode 10

[The Medal Factory: episode 10 – (c)Digisport] TRANSLATION: Nadia Comaneci has been a model for every generation of gymnasts, she has amazed the entire world with her talent and winning over their respect and appreciation. Today at The Medal Factory:

The Medal Factory – Episode 9

[The Medal Factory – episode 9: part 1 & part 2 (c) DigiSport] Translation: “There is no magic wand or formulas that can get you on the podium or towards that gold medal, it´s all about the hard work.” Octavian

“If you don’t fall, you cannot get back up” – Amelia Racea @ The Medal Factory – episode 8

[The Medal Factory – episode 8 – (c) Digisport] Translation: Andreea Raducan: Ama, I´d like to know if you have any sisters or brothers. Amelia Racea: Yes, I have a 20 year old brother who is studying at Sibiu’s Military

“I want to be a great gymnast. Just like Nadia” @ The Medal Factory – episode 7

[The Medal Factory – episode 7: part 1 and part 2 – (c) Digisport] Translation: In the same gym where Nadia used to train, the gymnasts from Onesti and the Moldavian region are still training nowadays. Their coaches are facing