Henryk Wasilewski Explained

Henryk Wasilewski (19 December 1953  - 16 July 2012)[1] was a Polish middle distance runner who specialized in the 1500 metres.

He finished fifth in the 1500 metres at the 1977 European Indoor Championships.[2] He also competed at the 1974 European Championships and the 1978 European Indoor Championships without reaching the final.[3] [4] He became Polish champion in 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978,[5] and became Polish indoor champion in the 3000 metres in 1977.[6]

His personal best time was 3.37.3 minutes, achieved in July 1977 in Warsaw.[7] In the mile run he had 3.57.61 minutes, achieved in August 1977 in West Berlin.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zmarł Henryk Wasilewski . Polski Związek Lekkiej Atletyki . 2 August 2012 . Polish.
  2. Web site: 1977 European Indoor Championships, men's 1500 metres final. Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite. 6 January 2011.
  3. Web site: Men 1500m European Championships 1974 Rome (ITA) . Todor Krastev . 5 September 2010 .
  4. Web site: 1978 European Indoor Championships, men's 1500 metres heats. Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite. 6 January 2011.
  5. Web site: Polish Championships. GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. 6 January 2011.
  6. Web site: Polish Indoor Championships. GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. 6 January 2011.
  7. http://hem.bredband.net/athletics/atb-m06.htm World men's all-time best 1500m
  8. http://hem.bredband.net/athletics/atb-m07.htm World men's all-time best 1 mile

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