Henryk Niedźwiedzki

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHenryk Władysław•Niedźwiedzki
Used nameHenryk•Niedźwiedzki
Born6 April 1933 in Niedźwiady, Pomorskie (POL)
Died9 February 2018 in Warszawa (Warsaw), Mazowieckie (POL)
Measurements168 cm / 60 kg
AffiliationsBrdy Bydgoszcz/CWKS Warszawa
NOC Poland
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Polish boxer Henryk Niedźwiedzki competed at both the 1952 and 1956 Olympics, winning a bronze medal in featherweight class at Melbourne. Niedźwiedzki’s career lasted from 1949-59, earning him 16 caps. He was Polish Champion in 1956 and runner-up in 1953 and 1955. His career amateur record was 199 wins, 17 losses, and 4 draws. He later became a trainer for many years.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Boxing POL Henryk Niedźwiedzki
Bantamweight, Men (Olympic) =9
1956 Summer Olympics Boxing POL Henryk Niedźwiedzki
Featherweight, Men (Olympic) =3 Bronze