Photo: Lucian Tudose / Arhiva AGERPRES—Public domain
Costel Grasu
- Born
- Jul 5, 1967 (59 years old)
- Birthplace
- Fetești, Romania
- Events
- Discus Throw · Shot Put
- Height
- 1.93 m
- Weight
- 114 kg
Costel Grasu (born 5 June 1967 in Fetești, Ialomița) is a Romanian discus thrower. He is perhaps best known for finishing fourth at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
He also competed at the Olympics in 1996 and 2000, without reaching the final. Other achievements include gold medals at the Jeux de la Francophonie in 1994 and 1997 as well as gold medals at the Balkan Games in 1992 and 1997.
His personal best throw is 67.08 metres, achieved in Snagov in May 1992. Costel Grasu is married to Nicoleta Grasu, née Grădinaru. Their son Ștefan Grasu is a professional basketball player.
As of Nov 6, 2026: Discus Throw 67.08 (#148 all-time), Shot Put 19.42 (#992 all-time), 2000 season best 62.10 (Jul 23, 2000, Poiana Brasov (ROU)) · Last competition: The XXVII Olympic Games, Sep 24, 2000, NM · 59 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | DT | 62.10 | – | Jul 23, 2000 | Poiana Brasov (ROU) |
| 1999 | DT | 63.58 | – | May 29, 1999 | Bucureşti (ROU) |
| 1998 | DT | 61.12 | – | May 30, 1998 | Bucureşti (ROU) |
| 1997 | DT | 63.08 | – | May 18, 1997 | Snagov (ROU) |
| 1996 | SP | 17.58 | – | Feb 9, 1996 | – |
| 1996 | SP Indoor | 17.58 | – | Feb 9, 1996 | Bucureşti (ROU) (i) |
| 1996 | DT | 65.08 | – | May 31, 1996 | Bucureşti (ROU) |
| 1995 | DT | 62.28 | – | Jul 1, 1995 | Bucureşti (ROU) |