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Jacek Czech

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Jacek Czech
Personal information
Born (1976-02-29) 29 February 1976 (age 50)
Sport
Country Poland
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilitySpinal cord injury
S2
Events
Freestyle swimming
Backstroke
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Poland
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2010 Eindhoven50m freestyle S2
Silver medal – second place2010 Eindhoven100m freestyle S2
Silver medal – second place2010 Eindhoven50m backstroke S2
Silver medal – second place2019 London50m backstroke S2
Silver medal – second place2022 Madeira50 m backstroke S2
Silver medal – second place2023 Manchester200 m freestyle S2
Silver medal – second place2023 Manchester50 m backstroke S2
Bronze medal – third place2013 Montreal100m freestyle S2
Bronze medal – third place2015 Glasgow100m backstroke S2
Bronze medal – third place2022 Madeira100 m backstroke S2
Bronze medal – third place2025 Singapore50 m backstroke S2
Bronze medal – third place2025 Singapore100 m backstroke S2
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2018 Dublin100m backstroke S2
Silver medal – second place2016 Funchal50m backstroke S2
Silver medal – second place2018 Dublin50m backstroke S2
Bronze medal – third place2014 Eindhoven50m freestyle S2
Bronze medal – third place2018 Dublin200m freestyle S2
Bronze medal – third place2020 Funchal50m backstroke S2
Bronze medal – third place2020 Funchal100m backstroke S2

Jacek Czech (born 29 February 1976) is a Polish Paralympic swimmer who competes in backstroke and freestyle swimming events at international elite events.

Career

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He is an eight-time World medalist and a European champion, he has competed at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Paralympics but did not medal in his events. Czech sustained a spinal cord injury after diving headfirst into a lake, he was paralysed in all four limbs however he gained some mobility in his arms through rehabilitation.[1][2]

References

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  1. "Jacek Czech - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 17 June 2021.[dead link]
  2. "Jacek Czech - Polish Paralympic Committee (in Polish)". Polski Komitet Paraolimpijski. 17 June 2021.
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