Dănuț Grecu (26 September 1950 – 12 December 2024) was a Romanian artistic gymnast who specialised in rings.

In 1974 he became Romania’s first world champion in artistic gymnastics and was named Romanian Athlete of the Year.

[4][5] He retired due to injuries to his shoulder and biceps sustained in training while preparing to the 1980 Olympics.

At the age of 12 he took up gymnastics because he loved climbing anything hanging around, like ropes and tree branches.

[6] After retiring from competitions Grecu had a long career as gymnastics coach with the national team.