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Polish swimming coach Jan Wiederek dies at 72

27.01.2021 10:00
Polish swimming coach Jan Wiederek, who was behind some of the country’s biggest successes in the sport, has died aged 72, officials have announced.
Jan Wiederek, pictured in 2014.
Jan Wiederek, pictured in 2014.Photo: PAP/Rafał Guz

The Polish Swimming Federation (PZP) noted on its website that Wiederek once had a successful career as a swimmer, winning a host of national competitions.

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He then served as coach for "many champions, record holders and national team swimmers," including multiple Olympic medallist Otylia Jędrzejczak, the national governing body for the sport said.

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Between 1996 and 2018, Wiederek worked as national team coach, Olympic team coach and finally training manager for the Polish Swimming Federation, it said.

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Source: IAR, PAPTVP Sport