Eugenia Popa's Biography

Eugenia Popa was born on September 10, 1973 in Bucharest. She
comes from a large family, having 3 sisters. She was one of the most
stylish gymnasts ever on the Romanian team. In 1987 she moved to
Deva & joined the senior team, although she was often overshadowed
by the better-known gymnasts. Eugenia was a member of 2 World
Championship teams, in 1989 & 1991. She was also the alternate on
the 1992 Olympic team. Shortly after the 1992 Olympics, Eugenia
retired. She was 19. She went on to study at the Ecological University
before moving to Northern Ireland to coach...then moving again to
coach in England. In December 1999 she accepted a coaching job in
California.


                                  last updated: March 30, 2000