Zdzisław Antczak
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Zdzisław•Antczak |
| Used name | Zdzisław•Antczak |
| Born | 20 November 1947 in Miłkowice, Dolnośląskie (POL) |
| Died | 28 February 2019 (aged 71 years 3 months 8 days) |
| Measurements | 188 cm / 82 kg |
| Affiliations | Śląsk Wrocław, Wrocław (POL) |
| NOC |  Poland |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Zdzisław Antczak played handball for Poland at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics, helping them win a bronze medal in 1976. A right-winger, Antczak won six Polish titles and won the Polish Cup twice. He was on the national team from 1969-76, earning 81 international caps, and scoring 156 goals. At the 1974 World Cup Antczak was chosen as the best right-wing in the tournament. In the mid-90s, the ZPRP honored Antczak with the Diamond Badge for outstanding achievements. In 2001, he was recognized as the best Polish right wing of the 20th century.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Handball | POL |
Zdzisław Antczak | |||
| Handball, Men (Olympic) | Poland | 10 | ||||
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Handball | POL |
Zdzisław Antczak | |||
| Handball, Men (Olympic) | Poland | 3 | Bronze |