Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Siedlce, POL |
General Interest |
Hobbies |
Swimming, ski jumping. (WCH2003, 14 Nov 2003; NOC, 04 May 2004) |
Injuries |
In 2011 he strained a ligament in his right shoulder forcing him to withdraw from the World Championships. In the same year he had an operation on his left shoulder to correct a tendon problem. (bracia.dolega.webd.pl, 30 May 2012; gwizdek24.se.pl, 19 Jul 2012)
He underwent several operations on both knees in 2009. (gwizdek24.se.pl, 19 Jul 2012)
He suffers from chronic back pain. (gwizdek24.se.pl, 19 Jul 2012) |
Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs |
He drinks a strong coffee before training and competition. (NOC, 04 May 2004) |
Famous relatives |
His brothers, Robert and Daniel, are also international weightlifters. (bracia.dolega.webd.pl, 14 Jul 2012) |
Most influential person in career |
Jacka Chrusciewicza. (NOC, 04 May 2004) |
Ambitions |
To win a medal at the 2012 Olympic Games.(sport.onet.pl, 20 Jul 2012) |
Sport Specific Information |
Name of coach |
Jacka Chrusciewicza |
Handedness |
Right |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began in 1993. |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Athlete |
Languages |
Russian |
General Interest |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"If you're a champion once it doesn't mean you'll be always a champion." (NOC, 04 May 2004) |
Further Personal Information |
Family |
Wife, Marta and daughter Martynke [2005] |