Jerzy Klempel (23 April 1953 – 28 May 2004) was a Polish former handball player and coach who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics and in the 1980 Summer Olympics.
| Jerzy Klempel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born |
23 April 1953 Międzylesie, Poland | ||
| Died |
28 May 2004 (aged 51) Wrocław, Poland | ||
| Nationality | Polish | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Playing position | Right back, Right wing | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
1970–1971 | Gwardia Opole | ||
1971–1982 | Śląsk Wrocław | ||
1982–1991 | Frisch Auf Göppingen | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1972–1987 | Poland | 224 | (1170) |
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Handball | ||
 |
1976 Montreal | Team |
In 1976 he won the bronze medal with the Polish team. He played all five matches and scored 23 goals.
Four years later he was part of the Polish team which finished seventh. He played all six matches and scored 44 goals. He became the top scorer of the tournament.
See also
editExternal links
edit- profile (in Polish)
- Olympic Profile
- "Obituaries" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
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