Marek Wietecki

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Marek Wietecki
Personal information
Born (1983-06-02) 2 June 1983 (age 41)
Gorzow Wielkopolski, Poland
Sport
CountryFlag of Poland.svg  Poland
Sport Paralympic athletics
Disability class T12
Event(s) Discus throw
Javelin throw
Shot put
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Doha Discus throw F12
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 Berlin Discus throw F12
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 Swansea Discus throw F12
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2016 Grosseto Discus throw F12
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2021 Bydgoszcz Javelin throw F13
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 Swansea Javelin throw F12

Marek Wietecki (born 2 June 1983) is a Polish Paralympic athlete who competes at international elite competitions. He is a World bronze medalist and a European champion in discus throw, he has also won two medals in javelin throw. He competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in the javelin throw and shot put where he finished in sixth place in both events on his debut appearance at the Games. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Gorzow athletes at the Summer Paralympics (in Polish)". Gorzowskie. 23 August 2021.
  2. "Marek Wietecki - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 29 September 2021. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  3. "Marek Wietecki - Polish Paralympic Committee (in Polish)". Polish Paralympic Committee. 29 September 2021.