Piotr Myszka

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Piotr Myszka
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Piotr Myszka
Personal information
Nationality Polish
Born (1981-07-25) July 25, 1981 (age 42)
Mrągowo, Poland
Sport
Country Flag of Poland.svg Poland
Sport Sailing
Event Windsurfing
Medal record
Men's Windsurfing
Representing Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
Windsurfing World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Kerteminde RS:X
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2016 Eilat RS:X
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Perth RS:X

Piotr Myszka (born 25 July 1981) is a Polish windsurfer. He won the gold medal at the 2010 RS:X Windsurfing World Championships and at the 2016 RS:X Windsurfing World Championships. [1]

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References

  1. "Piotr Myszka wins historic medal at the RS:X World Championships".