 Chmielewski in 2018 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Polish |
| Born | 13 April 1995 Kowary, Poland [1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Luge |
Wojciech Chmielewski (born 13 April 1995) is a Polish luger. He competed in the men's doubles event at the 2018 Winter Olympics. [2]
| Chmielewski in 2018 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Polish |
| Born | 13 April 1995 Kowary, Poland [1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Luge |
Wojciech Chmielewski (born 13 April 1995) is a Polish luger. He competed in the men's doubles event at the 2018 Winter Olympics. [2]
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