Norbert Ozimek

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameNorbert Wojciech•Ozimek
Used nameNorbert•Ozimek
Born24 January 1945 in Warszawa (Warsaw), Mazowieckie (POL)
Measurements180 cm / 81-82 kg
AffiliationsAZS Warszawa, Warszawa (POL) / Legia Warszawa, Warszawa (POL)
NOC Poland
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

Norbert Ozimek had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1968 Olympics Light-Heavyweight class (472.5 kg); 2nd in the 1972 Olympics Light-Heavyweight class (497.5 kg); 1st in the 1965 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (472.5 kg); 3rd in the 1968 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (472.5 kg); 2nd in the 1970 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (482.5 kg); 2nd in the 1972 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (497.5 kg); 3rd in the 1965 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (445.0 kg); 2nd in the 1968 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (470.0 kg); 3rd in the 1969 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (475.0 kg). He set one light-heavyweight snatch world record in 1965.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Weightlifting POL Norbert Ozimek
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1972 Summer Olympics Weightlifting POL Norbert Ozimek
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver