Łukasz Wietecki

Łukasz Wietecki (born September 27, 1984) is a Polish paratriathlete and former middle distance runner who competes in international level events. He has participated at the Paralympic Games in 2012 and 2016 in athletics but did not medal in any of his finals.[1]

Łukasz Wietecki
Personal information
Nickname(s)Luka
Born (1984-09-27) 27 September 1984
Olkusz, Poland
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Sport
Country Poland
SportParalympic athletics (2000–2018)
Paratriathlon (2014–present)
DisabilityOptic nerve atrophy
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Poland
World Para Athletics Championships
Gold medal – first place2011 ChristchurchMen's 800m T13
Silver medal – second place2011 ChristchurchMen's 1500m T13
Silver medal – second place2013 LyonMen's 800m T13
World Para Athletics European Championships
Gold medal – first place2016 GrossetoMen's 1500m T13
Gold medal – first place2016 GrossetoMen's 5000m T13
Bronze medal – third place2014 SwanseaMen's 1500m T13
Paratriathlon
World Paratriathlon Championships
Bronze medal – third place2015 ChicagoMen's PT5
European Paratriathlon Championships
Silver medal – second place2018 TartuMen's PTVI
Bronze medal – third place2015 GenevaMen's PT5
Bronze medal – third place2017 KitzbühelMen's PTVI

Wietecki switched to paratriathlon in 2014 and is a World bronze medalist and a three time European medalist. He trains in Poznań and is aiming to compete at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.[2][3]

References
  1. "Lukasz Wietecki – IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 30 December 2020.
  2. "Lukasz Wietecki – Pho3nix Team". Pho3nix Foundation. 30 December 2020.
  3. "Lukasz Wietecki: Always fight to the end". triathlonlife.pl (in Polish). 11 March 2019.
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