Jacek Czech Explained

Jacek Czech
Sport:Paralympic swimming
Disability:Spinal cord injury
Disability Class:S2
Event:Freestyle swimming
Backstroke
Birth Date:29 February 1976
Birth Place:Tarnobrzeg, Poland

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]

External links

Notes and References

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