Jacek Czech

Jacek Czech
Personal information
Born (1976-02-29) 29 February 1976
Tarnobrzeg, Poland
Sport
Country Poland
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilitySpinal cord injury
Disability classS2
Event(s)Freestyle swimming
Backstroke
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Poland
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2010 Eindhoven 50m freestyle S2
Silver medal – second place 2010 Eindhoven 100m freestyle S2
Silver medal – second place 2010 Eindhoven 50m backstroke S2
Silver medal – second place 2019 London 50m backstroke S2
Silver medal – second place 2022 Madeira 50 m backstroke S2
Silver medal – second place 2023 Manchester 200 m freestyle S2
Silver medal – second place 2023 Manchester 50 m backstroke S2
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Montreal 100m freestyle S2
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Glasgow 100m backstroke S2
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Madeira 100 m backstroke S2
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2018 Dublin 100m backstroke S2
Silver medal – second place 2016 Funchal 50m backstroke S2
Silver medal – second place 2018 Dublin 50m backstroke S2
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Eindhoven 50m freestyle S2
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Dublin 200m freestyle S2
Bronze medal – third place 2020 Funchal 50m backstroke S2
Bronze medal – third place 2020 Funchal 100m backstroke S2

Jacek Czech (born 29 February 1976) is a Polish Paralympic swimmer who competes in backstroke and freestyle swimming events at international elite events.

Career

He is an eight-time World medalist and a European champion, he has competed at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Paralympics but did not medal in his events. Czech sustained a spinal cord injury after diving headfirst into a lake, he was paralysed in all four limbs however he gained some mobility in his arms through rehabilitation.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Jacek Czech - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 17 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Jacek Czech - Polish Paralympic Committee (in Polish)". Polski Komitet Paraolimpijski. 17 June 2021.
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