Jacek Wierzchowiecki
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jacek Maria•Wierzchowiecki |
| Used name | Jacek•Wierzchowiecki |
| Born | 30 March 1944 in Wieniawa, Mazowieckie (POL) |
| Died | 1 September 2015 in Poznań, Wielkopolskie (POL) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 68 kg |
| Affiliations | Cwału Poznań/LKJ Łąck |
| NOC |  Poland |
Biography
Jacek Wierzchowiecki competed in eventing at the 1972 and 1980 Olympics. In 1984, when Poland joined the Soviet-led boycott of the Los Angeles Olympics, Wierschowiecki helped win the team eventing gold medal at the Friendship Games in Moskva. He also competed at the 1975 World Championships and the 1973 Europeans, and rode several times in the Nations Cup events. He was twice Polish Champion in eventing, placing second three times, and also earned a third-place at the Polish Show Jumping Nationals.
From 1980-87 Wierzchowiecki was coach of the Polish team eventing squad, after which he moved to the United States to coach riding there. In 1995 a serious accident on the horse caused him to be partially paralyzed, and he became wheelchair-bound. He was awarded the FEI Gold Badge of Honor for his work in equestrian sport.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Eventing (Equestrian) | POL |
Jacek Wierzchowiecki | |||
| Individual, Open (Olympic) | Gniew | 18 | ||||
| Team, Open (Olympic) | Gniew / Poland | 10 | ||||
| 1980 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Eventing (Equestrian) | POL |
Jacek Wierzchowiecki | |||
| Individual, Open (Olympic) | Bastion | 13 | ||||
| Team, Open (Olympic) | Bastion / Poland |