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Witold Woyda

Polish fencer (1939-2008) · Poland · On the map · Athletes · Died at 68

Witold Woyda was a Polish fencer who won four Olympic medals in the foil between 1964 and 1972, including two gold medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He was named the Polish Sportspersonality of the Year for 1972 by readers of Przegląd Sportowy.

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Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta1998
Polish Sportspersonality of the Year1972
Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Gold Medal "For Outstanding Sport Achievements"

About this person

Born in Poznań, he immigrated to the United States in the late 1970s, settling in Bronxville, New York, and worked for an Italian packaging company. He had lung cancer for two years prior to his death at his Bronxville home at age 68, five days shy of turning 69.

Country
Poland
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2008 · aged 68