Karol Kozuń

Karol Wojciech Kozuń (born 23 March 1982) is a Paralympian track and field athlete from Poland competing mainly in category F55 throwing events. He competed in two Summer Paralympics winning a silver medal in the discus at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London.

Karol Kozuń
Personal information
Nickname(s)Koza
NationalityPolish
Born (1982-03-23) 23 March 1982
Sieradz, Poland
Height190 cm (75 in)
Sport
CountryPoland
SportAthletics
Disability classF55
Event(s)Shot put
Javelin throw
ClubBWAA
Coached byWojciech Kikowski (club)
Zbigniew Lewkowicz (national)
Achievements and titles
Paralympic finals2008 Beijing
2012 London
Medal record
Representing  Poland
Athletics
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London Men's shot put F54–56
IPC World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2011 Christchurch Men's shot put F54–56
Gold medal – first place 2013 Lyon Men's shot put F54/55
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Doha Men's shot put F55

Personal career

Kozuń was born in Sieradz, Poland in 1982. In 2005 he suffered a broken spine after a traffic accident.[1]

References

  1. "Kozun, Karol". paralympics.org.uk. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
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