Maciej Lepiato

Maciej Lepiato (born 18 August 1988 in Poznań) is a Polish Paralympic athlete who was born with a disability affecting his left leg. He took up the sport in 2010 and trains in both high jump and long jump.[1] He won gold in men's high jump - F46 at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Paralympics.[2][3]

Maciej Lepiato
Lepiato (centre) at his 2012 Paralympics podium ceremony
Personal information
NationalityPolish
Born (1988-08-18) 18 August 1988
Poznań, Poland
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Sport
Country Poland
Sporthigh jump
Disability classT44
ClubSTART Gorzow Wielkopolski
Coached byZbigniew Lewkowicz
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)2.19m
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Poland
Summer Paralympics
2012 LondonHigh jump - T44
2016 RioHigh jump - T44
IPC Athletics World Championships
2011 ChristchurchHigh jump - T44
2013 LyonHigh jump - T44
2015 DohaHigh jump - T44
IPC Athletics European Championships
2014 SwanseaHigh jump - T44
2016 GrossetoHigh jump - T42-44

References
  1. IPC bio
  2. London 2012 site Archived 2012-09-10 at the Wayback Machine
  3. rio2016.com – Men's High Jump - T44 - Standings


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