| Personal information | |
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| Born | 29 July 2002 Piekary Śląskie, Poland |
| Sport | |
| Country | Poland |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 800 metres, 1500 metres |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Medal record | |
Maciej Wyderka (born 29 July 2002) is a Polish track and field athlete.
He won a gold medal in the 800 metres at the 2021 Summer World University Games. [1] [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time |
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| 2021 | European U20 Championships | Tallinn, Estonia | 13th (sf) | 800 m | 1:50.87 |
| 2023 | European U23 Championships | Espoo, Finland | 8th | 1500 m | 3:45.68 |
| World University Games | Chengdu, China | 1st | 800 m | 1:49.09 | |
| 2024 | European Championships | Rome, Italy | 9th (h) | 1500 m | 3:40.37 |
| Olympic Games | Paris, France | 20th (rep) | 1500 m | 3:36.79 |
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World University Games champions in men's 800 metres | |
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