Henryk Średnicki facts for kids
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| Full name | Henryk Średnicki | ||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Polish | ||||||||||||||||
| Born | 17 January 1955 Siemianowice Śląskie |
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| Died | 10 April 2016 (aged 61) Piotrków Trybunalski |
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| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 51 kilograms (112 lb) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Club | GKS Tychy/GKS Jastrzębie | ||||||||||||||||
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Henryk Średnicki was a super talented boxer from Poland. He was born on January 17, 1955, and sadly passed away on April 10, 2016. He became famous for his amazing boxing skills and for winning big championships. He even represented his country, Poland, in the Olympic Games!
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Who Was Henryk Średnicki?
Henryk Średnicki was a Polish boxer who became a world champion. He was born in a place called Siemianowice Śląskie. From a young age, he showed great talent in boxing. He competed in the Flyweight category, which is for boxers who weigh around 51 kilograms (about 112 pounds).
A Champion Boxer
Henryk Średnicki was known for his speed and skill in the boxing ring. He trained hard and became one of the best boxers in the world. His dedication led him to win several important titles.
World Title Win
One of Henryk's biggest achievements was winning the world title. This happened at the second ever World Amateur Boxing Championships in 1978. The championships were held in Belgrade, which is now in Serbia. In the final match, he faced a strong boxer from Cuba named Héctor Ramírez. Henryk fought brilliantly and won the match, becoming the world champion in his weight class.
European Success
Before becoming a world champion, Henryk also had great success in Europe. He won two gold medals at the European Amateur Boxing Championships.
- In 1977, he won gold in Halle, Germany, in the Light Flyweight category.
- In 1979, he won another gold medal in Cologne, Germany, this time in the Flyweight category.
Winning these European titles showed how consistently good he was at boxing.
Representing Poland
Henryk Średnicki was very proud to represent his home country, Poland. He wore the Polish colors when he competed internationally.
At the Olympics
Henryk had the honor of competing in the Summer Olympic Games twice.
- His first Olympic appearance was in 1976 in Montreal, Canada.
- He also competed in the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow.
Competing in the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete, and Henryk's participation showed his high level of skill and dedication to the sport.
His Legacy
Henryk Średnicki is remembered as one of Poland's greatest boxers. His world championship title and his European gold medals made him a national hero. He inspired many young people in Poland to take up boxing and pursue their dreams. He passed away in 2016, but his achievements in the boxing world are still celebrated.
