Paweł Czapiewski

Polish middle-distance runner, 2001 World Champion

Paweł Czapiewski - Polish middle-distance runner, 2001 World Champion
Born

March 30th, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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Competed in middle-distance running events, specializing in the 800 meters. Achieved significant success in the early 2000s, securing a gold medal at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics held in Edmonton, Canada. Participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, reaching the semifinals in the 800 meters. Established a personal best of 1:43.22 in 2003, which ranked him among the elite competitors in his discipline. Also excelled in European competitions, contributing to Poland's reputation in athletics.

Gold medal at the 2001 World Championships

Competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics

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