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Mirosław Wodzyński

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Mirosław Wodzyński
Personal information
NationalityPolish
Born(1951-07-13)13 July 1951
Warsaw, Poland
DiedWarsaw, Poland
Sport
SportRunning
Event110 metres hurdles
Medal record
Representing  Poland
Men's athletics
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1974 Rome 110 m hurdles
European Indoor Championships
Silver medal – second place 1974 Gothenburg 60 m hurdles

Mirosław Zenon Wodzyński (born 13 July 1951 in Warsaw) is a Polish former hurdler. He is the younger brother of Leszek Wodzyński. In 1974, the two brothers were ranked #3 and #4 in the world, behind Charles Foster and the eventual 1976 Olympic champion Guy Drut. Mirosław was also in the top 10 in 1973 and 1975.

His personal best was 13.55 seconds, achieved in May 1975 in Warsaw.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Poland
1970 European Junior Championships Paris, France 2nd 110 m hurdles 14.22
1971 European Championships Helsinki, Finland 8th 110 m hurdles 14.78
1972 European Indoor Championships Grenoble, France 6th 50 m hurdles 6.68
Olympic Games Munich, West Germany 16th (sf) 110 m hurdles 14.63
1973 European Indoor Championships Rotterdam, Netherlands 4th 60 m hurdles 7.82
1974 European Indoor Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 2nd 60 m hurdles 7.68
European Championships Rome, Italy 2nd 110 m hurdles 13.67
1975 European Indoor Championships Katowice, Poland 5th 60 m hurdles 7.85

References

  1. http://www.trackandfieldnews.com/images/stories/Rankings/09-m110hrank.pdf

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