Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics in 2009. (paralympics.org.pl, 01 Nov 2015)
Reason: His doctor introduced him to coach Zbigniew Lewkowicz. "The coach suggested I try high jump because of my physical attributes." (MrMichalPol YouTube channel, 25 Aug 2018; slupsk.pl, 05 Nov 2015; Athlete, 24 Apr 2012)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 28 Nov 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 14, 1988
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenEnglish, Polish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Men's High Jump T42 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1.74 |
| 4 | High Jump - T63 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1.80 |
| 4 | Men's High Jump T42 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1.77 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | High Jump - T63 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 1.80 |
| 3 | Men's High Jump T42 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 1.78 |
| 3 | Men's High Jump T42/44 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 1.75 |
| 4 | High Jump - T63 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 1.80 |
| 4 | Men's High Jump T42 | 2017 | London, GBR | 1.65 |
| 4 | Men's High Jump T42 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 1.60 |
| 6 | High Jump - T63 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 1.78 |
