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, PAP, TVP Sport