| Birth: | Jan. 2, 1929 | | Death: | Jun. 28, 2008 | 
Olympic Athlete. A native of Romania, he was a boxer and gold medalist during the 1956 Summer Olympics at Melbourne. Fighting in the Welterweight Division, he won a decision victory over Ireland's Frederick Tiedt to finish in first place. Linca became the first boxer from Romania to win a gold medal and is the only one to date. He died of complications from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. (bio by: C.S.)
Search Amazon for Nicolae Linca | | | Burial:
Feisa Greek-Catholic Churchyard
Alba, Romania |
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Originally Created by: C.S.
Record added: Jun 29, 2008
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