Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics in 2018 in Bydgoszcz, Poland. (Athlete, 08 Nov 2019)
Reason: "I wanted to achieve something in individual sports as I'd been playing wheelchair rugby for more than 10 years." (Athlete, 08 Nov 2019)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (atak.pl, 22 Feb 2024)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He has worked as an advisor for people who have sustained spinal cord injuries, sharing his knowledge and experiences and helping them to navigate the health care system. (tvp.pl, 18 Aug 2018)
Sporting Relatives: His daughter Wiktoria Rocka has represented the Polish U17 basketball team. (Instagram profile, 21 Jun 2023, 26 Apr 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 13, 1976
Place of ResidenceELBLAG
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenPolish
CoachKrzysztof Wojtaszek [club]; Zbigniew Lewkowicz [national]
Highlights
PARA ATHLETICS
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | Discus Throw - F52 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 19.51 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | Discus Throw - F52 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 17.83 |
| 6 | Discus Throw - F52 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 17.53 |
WHEELCHAIR RUGBY
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 8 | Mixed | 2010 | Vancouver, BC, CAN | |
| 9 | Mixed | 2018 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | |
