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 a talented boxer from West Germany. He was born on January 24, 1960, in Krzyżowa Dolina, Poland. Manfred became well-known for winning bronze medals in major boxing competitions.
A Champion Boxer
Manfred Zielonka is a former boxer. He competed for West Germany. He achieved great success in his boxing career.
Olympic Medal
At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Manfred Zielonka won a bronze medal. This was in the men's light middleweight boxing division. This category is for boxers weighing up to 71 kilograms. In the semifinals, he competed against Frank Tate from the United States. Frank Tate went on to win the gold medal in that event.
World Championship Success
Two years before the Olympics, Manfred also won another bronze medal. This was at the 1982 World Amateur Boxing Championships. The championships took place in Munich, West Germany. At this event, he competed in the welterweight division.
