Grzegorz HEDWIG (POL)
Poland
Age:
36 years
Languages:
Polish and English
Biography
Further Personal Information
NICKNAME
Gruby
BIOGRAPHY
Hedwig has been to two Olympic Games in Rio and Tokyo but has not managed to finish on the podium. He has won two silver and a bronze medal at the European Championships and has had success at the continental level in the junior and U23 categories.
PLACE OF RESIDENCE
I live and train in Nowy Sacz, Poland.
HIGHER EDUCATION
I have completed physical education and wellness studies
WHEN/WHERE DID YOU START CANOEING/ KAYAKING?
I started canoeing in 1997 in Nowy Sacz. My mom was training canoeing so I also had to.
HOBBIES
Skiing, movies
CLUB
KS START Nowy Sacz
NAME OF COACH
Grzegorz Polaczyk
SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT COMPETITION
2007 European Championship
MEMORABLE SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT
Starting at the Olympic Games in Rio 2016.
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN CAREER
My parents, because they took me to the first training and the first coach.
FAVOURITE PADDLING COURSE
There are many places I like to paddle on.
FAVOURITE FOOD
meat a lot of meat and burgers.
FAVOURITE MUSIC
Hip hop , Rap
AMBITIONS
Improve my skills day by day
OTHER SPORTS
Skiing, cycling