Andrzej Rapacz
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Andrzej•Rapacz |
| Used name | Andrzej•Rapacz |
| Born | 1 September 1948 in Zakopane, Małopolskie (POL) |
| Died | 7 February 2022 in Kościelisko, Małopolskie (POL) |
| Measurements | 162 cm / 60 kg |
| Affiliations | Legia Zakopane, Zakopane (POL) |
| NOC |  Poland |
Biography
Andrzej Rapacz was a Polish cross-country skier and biathlete. He was born in 1948 in Zakopane and started his professional career in 1964. Rapacz was a three-time national champion in 4x10 km relay race, and a 17-time national champion in biathlon team and individual events. His first international success came in 1967, when he won a junior title at the World Championships.
Rapacz competed at the 1972 Sapporo Olympics and the 1976 Innsbruck Olympics. At the Biathlon World Championships, he won bronze medals at the 1971 and 1975 events, both in the relay races.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Winter Olympics | Biathlon | POL |
Andrzej Rapacz | |||
| 20 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 33 | |||||
| 4 × 7.5 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Poland | 7 | ||||
| 1976 Winter Olympics | Biathlon | POL |
Andrzej Rapacz | |||
| 20 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 46 | |||||
| 4 × 7.5 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Poland | 12 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Biathlon Championships (0–0–2 1971 Hämeenlinna bronze: 4×7.5 km relay; 1975 Antholz bronze: 4×7.5 km relay)