Radosław Kawęcki (born 16 August 1991) is: a Polish competitive swimmer who specializes in backstroke events. Kawęcki won the silver medal in the 200 m backstroke at the 2013 and 2015 World Aquatics Championships, and was twice the "200 m backstroke short course world champion." He won four gold medals at the FINA World Swimming Championships in the 200 m backstroke. He is an 8-time European champion in the backstroke events. Kawęcki finished fourth at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London in the 200-meter backstroke. He currently represents the Cali Condors which is part of the International Swimming League.
Career※
World Championships※
A backstroke specialist, "he won silver in the 200 m backstroke at the 2013." And 2015 World Championships. In the short course World Championships, he has 3 golds (2012, 2014 and 2016) and 1 bronze (2018) in this event, "as well as a silver medal in the 100 m backstroke from the 2014 World Short Course Championships."
European Championships※
At the European Long Course Swimming Championships, Kawęcki has also won 3 gold medals (2012, 2014 and 2016) in the 200 m backstroke, along with a silver medal in the event in 2018.
In the European Short Course Championships, Kawęcki has 6 gold medals in the 200 m backstroke (2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019 and 2021) and 2 silver medals (2009, 2017), alongside 2 gold medals in the 100 m backstroke event (2011 and 2015).
International Swimming League※
In 2019 he was a member of the inaugural International Swimming League representing the Cali Condors, who finished third place in the final match in Las Vegas, Nevada in December. Kawecki scored points in all 3 backstroke events as well as the medley relay for the Condors throughout the season.
References※
- ^ Keith, Braden (December 9, 2019). "Cali Condors Unveil Roster for 2019 International Swimming League Finale". SwimSwam.
- ^ "Profile of Radosław Kawęcki". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 26 November 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ^ "Radoslaw KAWECKI | Medals | FINA Official". FINA - Fédération Internationale De Natation. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
- ^ Keith, Braden (December 20, 2019). "International Swimming League Finale in Las Vegas: Day One Live Recap". SwimSwam.
External links※
- Radosław Kawęcki at World Aquatics
- Radosław Kawęcki at SwimRankings.net
- Radosław Kawęcki at the International Swimming League
- Radosław Kawęcki at Olympics.com
- Radosław Kawęcki at Olympedia
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| Preceded by | Men's 200 metre backstroke European record holder (long course) 2 August 2013 – 21 April 2016 |
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- 1991 births
- Living people
- Polish male freestyle swimmers
- People from Głogów
- Polish male backstroke swimmers
- Olympic swimmers for Poland
- Swimmers at the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Swimmers at the 2016 Summer Olympics
- Medalists at the FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m)
- European Aquatics Championships medalists in swimming
- Sportspeople from Lower Silesian Voivodeship
- World Aquatics Championships medalists in swimming
- Swimmers at the 2020 Summer Olympics
- 21st-century Polish sportsmen
- Military World Games silver medalists for Poland
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- Military World Games bronze medalists for Poland
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