Henryk Budziński

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHenryk•Budziński
Used nameHenryk•Budziński
Born28 November 1904 in Bobrik, Brest (BLR)
Died18 March 1983 in Gdańsk, Pomorskie (POL)
Measurements168 cm / 68 kg
AffiliationsKW04, Poznań (POL)
NOC Poland
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

At the European Championships, Henryk Budziński was champion in 1930 and silver medalist in 1929, both in the coxless pairs, and in 1931 won silver in the coxless fours, always with his partner Jan Mikołajczak. After 1933 Budziński became a coach. During the war he was captured by the Soviet Army, but then transferred to a German prison. He managed to escape and took part in the Warszawa rebellion. After the war he worked for a construction company in Gdańsk.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Rowing POL Henryk Budziński
Coxless Pairs, Men (Olympic) Jan Mikołajczak 3 Bronze