Ryszard Parulski facts for kids
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| Born | 9 March 1938 Warsaw, Poland |
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| Died | 10 January 2017 (aged 78) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Fencing | ||||||||||||||||
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Ryszard Parulski was a talented Polish fencer. He was born on March 9, 1938, and passed away on January 10, 2017. He is best known for winning two Olympic medals for his country.
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Olympic Achievements
Ryszard Parulski was a very successful fencer. He competed in the Olympic Games, which are major international sports events.
Medal Wins
He won a silver medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. This was for the team foil event. Foil is a type of sword used in fencing.
Four years later, he won another medal. At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, he earned a bronze medal. This was also in the team foil event.
Life Outside Fencing
Besides being a great fencer, Ryszard Parulski had other important roles.
Professional Career
He was also a lawyer by profession. This means he studied law and worked in that field.
Role in Sports Leadership
From 1990 to 1992, Parulski served as the vice-chairman of the Polish Olympic Committee. This committee helps organize and support Olympic sports in Poland.
