Markku Slawyk

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Markku Slawyk
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Born8 May 1962 (1962-05-08) (age 62)
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Men's Field Hockey
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1984 Los Angeles Team Competition

Markku Slawyk (born 8 May 1962) is a former field hockey player from West Germany, who was a member of the West German team that won the silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. After his career, he became a field hockey coach in his native country.

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