He completes a series of eight 100-meter swims in a breathtaking 56 seconds each. His seemingly languid strokes defy logic as he moves at an astounding speed. Silently and gracefully, his arms move in a precise motion, creating a gentle yet powerful paddle-like sound. Strangely, his glide seems shallow, almost like he’s floating at the surface. He’s a tall 1.90m (6ft 2in) with a broad wingspan of 2.04m (6ft 7in). His muscles, taut like whips, stretch across his limbs. The world’s fastest man in the pool is an extraordinary 18-year-old who moves with stealthy speed through the water. David Popovici is already in the pool, gracefully gliding through the water As the sun gently peeks through the windows, the doors open for dozens of children coming in for swimming lessons. Outside, a pair of crows squabble noisily. The wooden sports complex is a relic of the Cold War, but it has withstood the test of time. Afterward, he heads to the gym for a workout before going to the Dinamo Club pool. Six days a week – Monday to Saturday – like clockwork he rises at 5:30 and eats a nourishing breakfast of oatmeal, fresh fruit and milk.
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