About Marcin Dołęga
Born 1982. Marcin Dołęga is a Polish weightlifter.
Marcin Dołęga (; born 18 July 1982) is a Polish weightlifter. He is a three-time World champion in the 105 kg weight division.
Personal life Dołęga was born on 18 July 1982 in Łuków, Poland. His brothers Robert and Daniel are also weightlifters.
Career Dołęga broke the snatch world record in 2002 with 198 kg, and in 2006 with 199 kg.
In 2004 Dołęga was banned for two years because of doping use.
He won at the 2006 World Weightlifting Championships, with a total of 415 kg. He also won at the 2006 European Weightlifting Championships. He represented Poland at the 2008 Summer Olympics, ranking 3rd with a total of 420 kg.
He won the gold medal in the 105 kg category again at the 2009 World Weightlifting Championships, with a total of 426 kg.
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Who is Marcin Dołęga?
Polish weightlifter
When was Marcin Dołęga born?
Marcin Dołęga was born on 18 July 1982 in Łuków.
What is Marcin Dołęga's occupation?
Marcin Dołęga is a weightlifter.
What nationality is Marcin Dołęga?
Marcin Dołęga is Polish.
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