Andrzej Bachleda

Polish former alpine skier and Olympian

Andrzej Bachleda - Polish former alpine skier and Olympian
Born

January 21st, 1947
78 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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Competed in alpine skiing events, representing Poland in various international competitions. Participated in the 1972 Winter Olympics held in Sapporo. Achieved notable positions in European and World Cup events during the competitive career in the 1970s. Retired from professional skiing and contributed to the sport through coaching and promotion.

Competed in the 1972 Winter Olympics

Participated in FIS Alpine World Ski Championships

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