Łukasz Wietecki (born 27 September 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
NicknameLuka
Born (1984-09-27) 27 September 1984 (age 39)
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 place 2011 Christchurch Men's 800m T13
Silver medal – second place 2011 Christchurch Men's 1500m T13
Silver medal – second place 2013 Lyon Men's 800m T13
World Para Athletics European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Grosseto Men's 1500m T13
Gold medal – first place 2016 Grosseto Men's 5000m T13
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Swansea Men's 1500m T13
Paratriathlon
World Paratriathlon Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Chicago Men's PT5
European Paratriathlon Championships
Silver medal – second place 2018 Tartu Men's PTVI
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Geneva Men's PT5
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Kitzbühel Men'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 edit

  1. ^ "Lukasz Wietecki – IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 30 December 2020.[dead link]
  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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