Jacek Czech

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

Jacek Czech
Personal information
Born (1976-02-29) 29 February 1976
Tarnobrzeg, Poland
Sport
Country Poland
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilitySpinal cord injury
Disability classS2
Event(s)Freestyle swimming
Backstroke
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Poland
World Championships
2010 Eindhoven50m freestyle S2
2010 Eindhoven100m freestyle S2
2010 Eindhoven50m backstroke S2
2019 London50m backstroke S2
2013 Montreal100m freestyle S2
2015 Glasgow100m backstroke S2
European Championships
2018 Dublin100m backstroke S2
2016 Funchal50m backstroke S2
2018 Dublin50m backstroke S2
2014 Eindhoven50m freestyle S2
2018 Dublin200m freestyle S2
2021 Funchal50m backstroke S2
2021 Funchal100m backstroke S2

References
  1. "Jacek Czech - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 17 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Jacek Czech - Polish Paralympic Committee (in Polish)". Polski Komitet Paraolimpijski. 17 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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