• David Popovici is the only athlete in the world to have won gold medals twice in both the 100m freestyle and 200m freestyle events at the World Swimming Championships, in 2022 and 2025.
• He holds the European record in the 100m freestyle and the world junior records in the 100m freestyle, 200m freestyle, and 100m freestyle short course.
• David is a four-time European champion, winning two titles each in 2022 and 2024.

Porsche Romania proudly announces that the multiple Olympic, world, and European swimming champion David Popovici has been officially named Friend of the Brand. This partnership reflects the strong alignment between Popovici and Porsche’s core values: performance, originality, authenticity, and charisma.

Bucharest. "We are delighted to welcome David Popovici as the first Friend of the Brand in Romania," said Alin Tapalagă, CEO of Porsche Inter Auto Romania, the official Porsche importer. "David Popovici’s remarkable achievements and inspiring, strong personality have made him one of the most admired athletes in the world. The fact that David is pursuing his professional dreams while choosing to drive a Porsche reinforces his natural connection with the brand — both as a customer and as a national ambassador."

An Olympic champion and multiple record holder, David Popovici is the only athlete in the world to have won gold medals twice in both the 100m freestyle and 200m freestyle events at the World Swimming Championships, in 2022 and 2025. He holds the European record in the 100m freestyle and the world junior records in the 100m freestyle, 200m freestyle, and 100m freestyle short course. David is also a four-time European champion, having won two titles each in 2022 and 2024. With a time of 46.51 seconds, he currently holds the World Swimming Championships record in the 100m freestyle and is the former world record holder in the same event, now ranking as the second-fastest time in history for the 100m freestyle. As a Friend of the Brand, David Popovici will contribute to Porsche’s initiatives in sports and other fields, with his talent, dedication, and charisma already earning him a prominent place within the Porsche community in Romania.

"In the water, everything is about speed, precision, and control - exactly the values I find in Porsche, a brand that has turned performance into an art form. As a child, I had posters of various 911 models on my bedroom walls, and now I’m thrilled that our paths officially cross. This time, I no longer have to admire from afar - I’m ready to be part of the story," said David Popovici. "With David Popovici being named 'Friend of the Brand', a circle is completed," added Brent Valmar, CEO of Porsche Romania. "A decade ago, recognizing his extraordinary potential, we awarded him a scholarship to support his development. Since then, we’ve proudly followed his remarkable progress and shared in the joy of his victories, just like millions of Romanians. I can only be grateful that such a powerful performer has chosen Porsche - and that Porsche has chosen him."

David Popovici made history by becoming Romania’s first male Olympic swimming champion. At the Paris Olympic Games, David won the gold medal in the 200m freestyle and the bronze medal in the 100m freestyle, fulfilling a national dream. In July 2025, David claimed two gold medals at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore, becoming the only athlete in history to achieve the double victory - in both the 100m and 200m freestyle events - twice at the World Championships.