Șerban Ciochină

Șerban Ciochină was a Romanian athlete who competed in the triple jump. Ciochină set nine national records in the event and he was the first Romanian triple jumper to jump more than 16 metres. He competed at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and the 1968 Mexico City Olympics where he finished 5th and 13th, respectively. Ciochină won the gold medal at the 1966 European Indoor Games and the bronze medal at the 1970 European Indoor Games. For his achievements in the sport he was awarded with the Sports Merit Order, 3rd Class in 2004.

Ciochină’s daughter, Raluca, was a professional tennis player. She won the Orange Bowl title in 1999, and played on Romania’s Fed Cup team from 2000 to 2002.

Personal Best: TJ – 16.59 (1967).