Leszek Wodzyński
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Grave of Wodzyński at the Powązki Military Cemetery in Warsaw
Leszek Wodzyński (16 February 1946 near Warsaw – 18 September 1999 in Warsaw) was a Polish hurdler and the older brother of Mirosław Wodzyński. In 1974, the two brothers were ranked #3 and #4 in the world, behind Charles Foster and the eventual 1976 Olympic champion Guy Drut. Leszek was also in the top 10 in 1972.[1]
Biography
His personal best was 13.64 seconds, achieved in July 1974 in Warsaw. He was participant in Olympic Games 1972.
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 5th | 110 m hurdles |
| 1972 | Olympic Games | Munich, West Germany | 6th | 110 m hurdles |
| 1973 | European Indoor Championships | Rotterdam, Netherlands | 5th | 60 m hurdles |
| 1974 | European Indoor Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 4th | 60 m hurdles |
| European Championships | Rome, Italy | 3rd | 110 m hurdles | |
| 1975 | European Indoor Championships | Katowice, Poland | 1st | 60 m hurdles |
References
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