Jerzy Opara

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJerzy Janusz•Opara
Used nameJerzy•Opara
Born21 July 1948 in Warszawa (Warsaw), Mazowieckie (POL)
Measurements176 cm / 80 kg
AffiliationsSkra Warszawa, Warszawa (POL)
NOC Poland
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Jerzy Opara had the following podium finishes at the Flatwater World Championships: 2nd 1970 C1 1000 m, 2nd 1974 C2 1000 m (with Andrzej Gronowicz), 3rd 1973 C2 500 m (with Andrzej Gronowicz), 3rd 1977 C2 1000 m (with Andrzej Gronowicz).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) POL Jerzy Opara
Canadian Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 9
1976 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) POL Jerzy Opara
Canadian Doubles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) Andrzej Gronowicz 2 Silver
Canadian Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Andrzej Gronowicz 4

Special Notes