Paweł Korzeniowski

Polish swimmer and Olympic competitor

Paweł Korzeniowski - Polish swimmer and Olympic competitor
Born

July 9th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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An accomplished swimmer, participated in multiple international competitions. Competed in the 2004 Athens Olympics and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Excelled primarily in freestyle and butterfly events. Achieved notable success at the World Swimming Championships and European Championships, winning several medals.

Won multiple medals at the World Swimming Championships

Competed in the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games

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