Paweł Korzeniowski
Polish swimmer and Olympic competitor
Born
July 9th, 1985
39 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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