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Romanian triple jumper From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carol Corbu (born 8 February 1946) is a retired Romanian athlete who mostly competed in the triple jump. In this event he won the 1973 European Indoor Championships as well as two medals at the European Championships outdoor.
Carol Corbu at the 1972 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 February 1946 (age 78) Văleni-Podgoria, Argeş, Romania |
| Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Triple jump, long jump |
| Club | CSA Steaua București |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 17.12 m (TJ, 1971) 7.92 m (LJ, 1972)[1] |
His personal best jump was 17.12 metres, achieved in June 1971 in Turin.[1] This ranks him third among Romanian triple jumpers, only behind Marian Oprea and Bedros Bedrosian.[2]
At the 1972 Olympics Corbu competed both in the long jump and triple jump.[1]
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