Szymon Kołecki

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameSzymon Piotr•Kołecki
Used nameSzymon•Kołecki
Born12 October 1981 in Oława, Dolnośląskie (POL)
Measurements181 cm / 94 kg
AffiliationsBudowlani Opole/Górnik Polkowice
NOC Poland
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 2

Biography

Szymon Kołecki had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 2000 Olympics Middle-Heavyweight class (405.0 kg); 2nd in the 1999 World Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (405.0 kg); 3rd in the 2001 World Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (402.5 kg); 2nd in the 2006 World Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (392 had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 2007 World Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (392 had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1999 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (405.0 kg); 1st in the 2000 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (412.5 kg); 2nd in the 2001 European Championships Heavyweight class (412.5 kg); 2nd in the 2006 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (394 had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 2007 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (395.0 kg). He set one middle-heavyweight clean & jerk world record in 2000.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2000 Summer Olympics Weightlifting POL Szymon Kołecki
Middle-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
2008 Summer Olympics Weightlifting POL Szymon Kołecki
Middle-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold

Special Notes