About Ryszard Katus
Born 1947. Ryszard Katus is a Polish athletics competitor.
Ryszard Katus (born March 29, 1947) is a Polish athlete, who competed mainly in the men's decathlon event during his career.
Katus was born in Boska Wola. He competed for Poland at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany, where he won the bronze medal in the men's decathlon event.
He later came to the United States and competed in Masters athletics under the name Richard Katus.
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Who is Ryszard Katus?
Polish Decathlete and Hurdler
When was Ryszard Katus born?
Ryszard Katus was born on 29 March 1947 in Boska Wola.
What is Ryszard Katus's occupation?
Ryszard Katus is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Ryszard Katus?
Ryszard Katus is Polish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ryszard Katus. https://biography.guide/ryszard-katus/
MLA: "Ryszard Katus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ryszard-katus/.
Chicago: "Ryszard Katus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ryszard-katus/.
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