Romanian athletes Ana Maria Bărbosu and Lilia Cosman to study in US
<p>The Romanian Gymnastics Federation announced on Wednesday, January 8, that athletes Ana Maria Bărbosu and Lilia Cosman will continue their studies in the United States. </p>
<p>Bărbosu, 18, has been admitted to Stanford University, while Lilia Cosman, 17, will attend Michigan State University. Federation officials discussed the gymnasts’ training schedules and objectives with representatives from the two universities.</p>
<p>The federation noted that Ana Bărbosu and Lilia Cosman will continue their preparation for the international competitions scheduled for 2025. </p>
<p>Ana Maria Bărbosu earned a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics after <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/court-arbitration-sport-returns-olympic-bronze-medal-ro-aug-2024">an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)</a>. Her case was intensely debated in the media both in the US and Romania.</p>
<p>Both Bărbosu and Cosman were part of Romania's team, which placed seventh in France. </p>
<p>"It feels almost surreal that I’ve been accepted to Stanford University. A huge thank you to Stanford Gymnastics, Tabitha Yim, Vince Smurro, Caleb Rickard, and Brenden Koo for organizing an official visit that left me deeply impressed with such a warm and welcoming environment, where I felt like part of a family,” Ana Maria Bărbosu said on Instagram.</p>
<p>Romania concluded its participation in the Paris Olympics with nine medals: three gold, four silver, and two bronze, ranking 23rd in the nations' standings. </p>
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<p><em>(Photo source: Federatia Romana de Gimnastica on Facebook)</em></p>