Manfred Zielonka facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's boxing | ||
Representing  West Germany |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Bronze | 1984 Los Angeles | Light Middleweight |
| World Amateur Championships | ||
| Bronze | 1982 Munich | Welterweight |
Manfred Zielonka was born on January 24, 1960, in Krzyżowa Dolina, Poland. He is a former boxer from West Germany. He is best known for winning a bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He also earned another bronze medal at the World Amateur Boxing Championships in 1982.
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Manfred Zielonka's Boxing Career
Manfred Zielonka was a talented boxer who competed for West Germany. He became well-known for his success in amateur boxing. Amateur boxing is a type of boxing where athletes do not get paid.
Olympic Success in 1984
At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, Manfred Zielonka competed in the light middleweight category. This category was for boxers who weighed up to 71 kilograms (about 156 pounds). He performed very well and reached the semifinals. In the semifinals, he faced Frank Tate from the United States. Frank Tate later went on to win the gold medal in that event. Even though Manfred Zielonka lost this match, he still earned a bronze medal for his efforts. Winning an Olympic medal is a huge achievement for any athlete.
World Championship Medal in 1982
Two years before his Olympic success, Manfred Zielonka also won a bronze medal at the 1982 World Amateur Boxing Championships. This event took place in Munich, West Germany. He competed in the welterweight category at these championships. This early success showed his potential as a top boxer.
External links
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