Alfred Sosgórnik
Polish shot putter
About Alfred Sosgórnik
Lived 1933 – 2013 (aged 79). Alfred Sosgórnik was a Polish shot putter.
Alfred Jerzy Sosgórnik (16 August 1933 – 8 February 2013) was a Polish athlete. He competed in the men's shot put at both the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics.
His personal best in the event is 19.24 metres set in 1963. He was the first Pole to surpass the 17, 18 and 19 metre barriers in shot put.
International competitions
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Who was Alfred Sosgórnik?
Polish shot putter (1933-2013)
When was Alfred Sosgórnik born?
Alfred Sosgórnik was born on 16 August 1933 in Zawadzkie.
When did Alfred Sosgórnik die?
Alfred Sosgórnik died on 8 February 2013.
What was Alfred Sosgórnik's occupation?
Alfred Sosgórnik was a shot putter.
What nationality was Alfred Sosgórnik?
Alfred Sosgórnik was Polish.
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