Waldemar Legien Judoka
Waldemar Legien
Country: Poland
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Born: 28 August 1963 (61 years)
Waldemar Legien is one of the most legendary judoka for Poland and one of the few who won two Olympic title. In won in 1988 in Seoul (U78) and 1992 (U86kg) in Barcelona. He collected three World Championships medals was European Champion in 1990. For this achievement, he received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta fourth class in 1988. After his sporting career, Legień became an illustrious coach, transmitting his passion and knowledge about judo to the younger generation. He triumphed at the German Open World Masters in 1990.
Judo videos
26 Aug 2019
IJF Gala interviews World Championships Tokyo 2019
1 Aug 1992
1992 Barcelona final Waldemar Legien - Pascal Tayot
25 Jul 1991
Waldemar LEGIEN (POL) - Pascal TAYOT (FRA) @ World Championships Barcelona 1991
13 May 1990
Tournament teaser European Championships 1990
12 Oct 1989
1989 World Championships category U78kg
19 Nov 1987
Waldemar LEGIEN (POL) - Luis VAL (AUS) @ World Championships Essen 1987
