Costel Corduneanu died on Monday, after spending several weeks hospitalized in a hospital in Târgu Mureş, where he underwent a heart operation. The 52-year-old underworld leader had been suffering from serious health problems recently.
Costel Corduneanu was admitted to a hospital in Târgu Mureş, where he was declared dead. The Romanian Wrestling Federation posted a message of condolences to the former athlete on Facebook. Costel Corduneanu was European vice-champion in freestyle wrestling, representing Romania at two editions of the Olympic Games. “The Romanian Wrestling Federation regretfully announces the passing of the one who successfully represented Romanian free wrestling – Costel Corduneanu.
Costel Corduneanu was one of the best fighters that the city of Iasi gave him, being European Vice-Champion and participant in two editions of the Olympic Games, where he took 9th place – Barcelona, 1992, respectively 14th place – Atlanta, 1996. The Romanian Federation of Lupte sends sincere condolences to the family and relatives”, the message sent by the federation states.
Costel Corduneanu was considered one of the most feared leaders of the underworld in the Moldova area, with headquarters in Iasi.
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