Janusz Gortat

Janusz Kazimierz Gortat (5 November 1948 – 19 December 2023) was a Polish boxer, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, in 1972 and 1976. In both tournaments he won the bronze medal in the light heavyweight division (up to 81 kg) after being defeated in the semifinals by eventual winners (Leon Spinks of the United States in 1976 and Mate Parlov of Yugoslavia in 1972).

Janusz Gortat
Born(1948-11-05)5 November 1948
Brzozów, Poland
Died19 December 2023(2023-12-19) (aged 75)
NationalityPolish
Other namesDługi (Long)
Statistics
Weight(s)Light heavyweight
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Boxing record
Total fights317
Wins272
Losses38
Draws7
No contests0
Janusz Gortat
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing  Poland
Olympic Games
1972 MunichLight Heavyweight
1976 MontrealLight Heavyweight
European Amateur Championships
1973 BelgradeLight Heavyweight

Born in Brzozów, he was the father of NBA basketball player Marcin Gortat and boxer Robert Gortat. He died on 19 December 2023, at the age of 75.

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