Mieczysław Nowak

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMieczysław•Nowak
Used nameMieczysław•Nowak
Born22 December 1936 in Chomęcice, Wielkopolskie (POL)
Died17 May 2006 (aged 69 years 4 months 26 days) in Nowy Dwór Gdański, Pomorskie (POL)
Measurements160 cm / 60 kg
AffiliationsLZS Wrocław, Wrocław (POL) / Śląsk Wrocław, Wrocław (POL) / WKS Flota Gdynia, Gdynia (POL)
NOC Poland
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Mieczysław Nowak had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1964 Olympics Featherweight class (377.5 kg); 3rd in the 1964 World Championships Featherweight class (377.5 kg); 2nd in the 1965 World Championships Featherweight class (375.0 kg); 2nd in the 1966 World Championships Featherweight class (382.5 kg); 1st in the 1965 European Championships Featherweight class (365.0 kg); 1st in the 1966 European Championships Featherweight class (382.5 kg); 1st in the 1968 European Championships Featherweight class (380.0 kg); 2nd in the 1970 European Championships Bantamweight class (362.5 kg); 3rd in the 1972 European Championships Featherweight class (375.0 kg). He later became a coach and sports administrator.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Weightlifting POL Mieczysław Nowak
Featherweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1968 Summer Olympics Weightlifting POL Mieczysław Nowak
Featherweight, Men (Olympic) 5
1972 Summer Olympics Weightlifting POL Mieczysław Nowak
Featherweight, Men (Olympic) 7