Józef Grzesiak

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJózef•Grzesiak
Used nameJózef•Grzesiak
Born18 February 1941 in Popów, Kalisz, Wielkopolskie (POL)
Died30 May 2020 in Wrocław, Dolnośląskie (POL)
Measurements182 cm / 75 kg
AffiliationsGwardia Wrocław, Wrocław (POL)
NOC Poland
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Józef Grzesiak won an Olympic bronze medal as a light-middleweight boxer at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. He was a three-time Polish Champion and represented Poland three times in interstate matches in 1965-66. Grzesiak competed at the 1965 European Championships, losing in the quarter-finals. During his career, he had 198 documented fights, winning 157, losing 27, with 14 draws.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Boxing POL Józef Grzesiak
Light-Middleweight, Men (Olympic) =3 Bronze