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Jan Szczepański (left)

Jan Antoni Szczepański (born November 20, 1939 – died January 15, 2017) was a famous Polish boxer. He is best known for winning a gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. This big event took place in Munich, West Germany.

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Olympic medal record
Men’s Boxing
Representing  Poland
Gold 1972 Munich Lightweight

Jan Szczepański: Olympic Champion

Jan Szczepański was a talented boxer from Poland. He competed in the lightweight division. This meant he weighed up to 60 kilograms (about 132 pounds). His skill and hard work led him to the top.

Winning Gold in Munich

At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Jan Szczepański showed his amazing boxing abilities. He fought his way through many tough matches. In the final match, he faced Hungary's László Orbán. Jan Szczepański won this important fight. The judges decided he was the clear winner, with a score of 5:0. This victory earned him the gold medal for Poland.

His Final Years

Jan Szczepański lived a long life. He passed away on January 15, 2017. He was 77 years old at the time. He died in Warsaw, Poland, after a long illness. His achievements in boxing are still remembered. He remains an important figure in Polish sports history.

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