Full Name: Andreea Madalina Raducan

Birthdate: Sept. 30, 1983

Birthplace: Barlad, Romania

Residence: Deva, Romania

Nickname: Gogosarul (bell pepper)

Languages: Romanian, English

Family: Parents Gheorghe (unemployed) and Simina (works in a textile factory in Birlad), brother Sorin, 13 years old and plays soccer (defender for FEPA '74, a local soccer team)

Began Gymnastics: 1988

Coaches: Octavian Belu, Mariana Bitang

Club: Cetate Deva

Favorite Event: Beam

Floor Music: La Caretas del Roccio (1999) & Riverdance (2000)

Injuries: A serious elbow injury in 1996 required surgery and six months to recover.

Favorite Sports (besides gymnastics): Figure skating and synchronized swimming