Jan Bochenek

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Jan Bochenek
Jim George, Ireneusz Paliński, Jan Bochenek 1960.jpg
Jim George, Ireneusz Paliński and Jan Bochenek at the 1960 Olympics
Personal information
Born20 September 1931
Wołczkowo near Stanisławów, Poland
Died2 November 2011 (aged 80)
Łódź, Poland
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight74–82 kg (163–181 lb)
Sport
SportWeightlifting
ClubGarnizonowego KS Łódź
Legia Warszawa

Jan Bochenek (20 September 1931 – 2 November 2011) was a Polish weightlifter. He competed at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics and finished in fourth and third place, respectively.[1] He also won two bronze medals at the world championships of 1957 and 1959.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jan Bochenek". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 December 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  2. ^ JAN BOCHENEK. chidlovski.net

External links[]

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