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Marian Zieliński (24 December 1929 – 13 October 2005) was a Polish weightlifter. He competed at the 1956, 1960, 1964 and 1968 Olympics and won bronze medals in 1956, 1964 and 1968, placing fourth in 1960. He held the world and European titles in 1959 and 1963. Zieliński set three ratified world records: two in the snatch in 1958 and one in the clean and jerk in 1964. Zieliński took up weightlifting in the early 1950s, and retired in 1970. He then coached weightlifters until 1978, and after that worked as a painter, sculptor and jeweler. He was married to Jadwiga Nienartowicz and had two sons, Andrzej (born 1958) and Mark (born 1960), both live in Canada.

Quick facts about Marian Zieliński

  • Full name: Marian Zieliński
  • Born: 1929-12-24
  • Nationality: Poland
  • Known as: Creator
  • Wikidata ID: Q1355272

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Who is Marian Zieliński?

Marian Zieliński (24 December 1929 – 13 October 2005) was a Polish weightlifter.

What nationality is Marian Zieliński?

Marian Zieliński is Poland.

When was Marian Zieliński born?

Marian Zieliński was born on 1929-12-24.

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