About Waldemar Legień
Born 1963. Waldemar Legień is a Polish judoka.
Waldemar Legień (born 28 August 1963) is a Polish retired judoka. He won two Olympic gold medals in different weight classes, in 1988 and 1992. He is also the first person to win back-to-back two Olympic gold medals in Judo.
For his achievements, he received the Commandor's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in 2019 (previously Knight's Cross in 1988 and Officer's Cross in 1992).
Legień is the manager of Racing Club de France in Paris.
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Who is Waldemar Legień?
Polish judoka
When was Waldemar Legień born?
Waldemar Legień was born on 28 August 1963 in Bytom.
What is Waldemar Legień's occupation?
Waldemar Legień is a judoka.
What nationality is Waldemar Legień?
Waldemar Legień is Polish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Waldemar Legień. https://biography.guide/waldemar-legien/
MLA: "Waldemar Legień." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/waldemar-legien/.
Chicago: "Waldemar Legień." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/waldemar-legien/.
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