Dominant artistic Gymnast who won eight gold medals at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships from 2001 to 2009. He is known for the exceptionally difficult vault named after him, the Dragulescu.
He participated in swimming and karate as a child.
He was named Romanian Sportsman of the Year in 2009.
He has children named Beatrice and Richard.
He and Germany's Fabian Hambuchen are both European Champions the men’s individual all-around.
