Henryk Szordykowski

Henryk Szordykowski was a Polish middle-distance runner who competed in the 800 metres and the 1,500 metres. Szordykowski’s first major competition final was the 1,500 metres at the 1966 European Championships where he finished in eighth place. Two years later he represented Poland in two events at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. He reached the semi-finals of the 800 metres, and finished in seventh place in the 1,500 metres.

1969 saw the start of a successful spell at the European Indoor Championships where Szordykowski won gold in the medley relay, and silver in the 800 metres. From 1970 to 1974 Szordykowski was a four-time champion in the 1,500 metres, only missing out in 1972 when he did not compete. He also won bronze and silver in the 1,500 metres at the European Athletics Championships in 1969 and 1971, respectively.

Szordykowski competed in the 1,500 metres at the 1972 München Olympics where he reached the semi-finals. Szordykowski made 29 international appearances for Poland from 1966 to 1976, set three Polish records, and was an 11-time Polish champion.

Personal Bests: 800 – 1:46.6 (1968); 1500 – 3:38.2 (1969).