Ryszard Witke facts for kids

Ryszard Witke (born November 9, 1939 – died October 27, 2020) was a famous Polish ski jumper. He was born in Sanok, Poland. Ski jumping is a thrilling winter sport where athletes slide down a special ramp and then jump as far as they can. Ryszard Witke was one of the best in his time.

Who Was Ryszard Witke?

Ryszard Witke was a talented athlete from Poland. He was known for his skills in ski jumping. This exciting sport involves flying through the air on skis after launching from a ramp. He was born in a town called Sanok in Poland in 1939.

His Olympic Journey

Ryszard Witke represented Poland in the Winter Olympics. This is a huge international sports event where athletes from all over the world compete. He took part in two different Winter Olympic Games.

• In 1964, he competed in the 1964 Winter Olympics.
• Then, in 1968, he also competed in the 1968 Winter Olympics.

Being an Olympic athlete is a great achievement. It means you are one of the top athletes in your sport.

Later Life

Ryszard Witke passed away on October 27, 2020. He was 80 years old when he died in Karpacz, Poland.