Bernard Szczepański

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameBernard•Szczepański
Used nameBernard•Szczepański
Born11 October 1945 in Ruda Śląska, Śląskie (POL)
Died21 September 2018 (aged 72 years 11 months 10 days) in Ruda Śląska, Śląskie (POL)
Measurements153 cm / 50 kg
AffiliationsGKS Katowice, Katowice (POL)
NOC Poland

Biography

Bernard Szczepański wrestled Greco-Roman at the 1972 München Olympics. He also won a bronze medal at the 1970 World Championships. Szczepański competed for Slavia Ruda Śląska and GKS Katowice. From 1974-80 he was a trainer for Slavia Ruda Śląska, helping Marian Skubacz to win medals at the World and European Championships.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Wrestling POL Bernard Szczepański
Light-Flyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) AC