Jerzy Szymczyk
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jerzy•Szymczyk |
| Used name | Jerzy•Szymczyk |
| Born | 30 September 1942 in Stara Gazomia, Łódzkie (POL) |
| Died | 23 October 2016 in Kraków (Cracow), Małopolskie (POL) |
| Measurements | 181 cm / 82 kg |
| Affiliations | Lechia Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Tomaszów Mazowiecki (POL) |
| NOC |  Poland |
Biography
Jerzy Szymczyk played volleyball for AZS AWF Warszawa and Hutnik Krakow. He played on the Polish national team from 1961-70, earning 123 caps. He won one Polish title and had five second place finishes. Szymczyk competed at the World Championships, European Championships, and at the 1968 Olympics. He later became a prominent volleyball coach, coaching Hutnik Krakow, WKS Waweł, and the Polish youth team.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Volleyball (Volleyball) | POL |
Jerzy Szymczyk | |||
| Volleyball, Men (Olympic) | Poland | 5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Volleyball Championships (0–0–1 1967 TUR bronze)