Birthdate: August 15, 1935
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Grudziądz, Poland
Died: April 29, 2011
Waldemar Baszanowski was a highly accomplished Polish lightweight weightlifter known for his exceptional achievements in the sport. Throughout his career, he set numerous world and national records, earning gold medals at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics, along with multiple world championships and silver medals. Baszanowski’s remarkable success established him as the most decorated lightweight weightlifter of the 20th century. He was also recognized with inductions into the International Weightlifting Federation Hall of Fame and the position of President of the European Weightlifting Federation.
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