Maciej Lepiato

Maciej Lepiato (born 18 August 1988 in Poznań) is a Polish Paralympic athlete who was born with a disability affecting his left leg. He took up the sport in 2010 and trains in both high jump and long jump.[1] He won gold in men's high jump – F46 at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Paralympics.[2][3]

Maciej Lepiato
Lepiato (centre) at his 2012 Paralympics podium ceremony
Personal information
NationalityPolish
Born (1988-08-18) 18 August 1988
Poznań, Poland
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Sport
Country Poland
Sporthigh jump
Disability classT44
ClubSTART Gorzów Wielkopolski
Coached byZbigniew Lewkowicz
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)2.19m
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Poland
Summer Paralympics
Gold medal – first place2012 LondonHigh jump – T44
Gold medal – first place2016 RioHigh jump – T44
Bronze medal – third place2020 TokyoHigh jump – T64
IPC Athletics World Championships
Gold medal – first place2011 ChristchurchHigh jump – T44
Gold medal – first place2013 LyonHigh jump – T44
Gold medal – first place2015 DohaHigh jump – T44
IPC Athletics European Championships
Gold medal – first place2014 SwanseaHigh jump – T44
Silver medal – second place2016 GrossetoHigh jump – T42–44

References
  1. IPC bio
  2. London 2012 site Archived 2012-09-10 at the Wayback Machine
  3. "rio2016.com – Men's High Jump - T44 - Standings". Archived from the original on 22 September 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.


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