Marek Seweryn

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMarek•Seweryn
Used nameMarek•Seweryn
Born17 October 1957 in Katowice, Śląskie (POL)
Measurements160 cm / 60-67 kg
AffiliationsHKS Szopienice
NOC Poland
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Marek Seweryn had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1980 Olympics Featherweight class (282.5 kg); 2nd in the 1978 World Championships Bantamweight class (252.5 kg); 1st in the 1979 World Championships Featherweight class (282.5 kg); 3rd in the 1980 World Championships Featherweight class (282.5 kg); 3rd in the 1986 World Championships Lightweight class (322.5 kg); 1st in the 1978 European Championships Bantamweight class (260.0 kg); 3rd in the 1985 European Championships Lightweight class (330.0 kg). He set one featherweight snatch world record in 1983.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1980 Summer Olympics Weightlifting POL Marek Seweryn
Featherweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1988 Summer Olympics Weightlifting POL Marek Seweryn
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) 4