Ireneusz Paliński
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 19 years ago |
| Date of birth | May 13,1932 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Nuzewo |
| Poland | |
| Date of died | July 9,2006 |
| Died | Warsaw |
| Poland | |
| Height | 181 (cm) |
| Olympic_medals | Weightlifting At The 1960 Summer Olympics - Men's Light Heavyweight 75-82. 5 Kg |
| Job | Weightlifter |
| Awards | Polish Sports Personality of the Year |
| Olympic medal | Weightlifting at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's 82.5 kg |
| Gold medal | Weightlifting at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's 82.5 kg |
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| ID | 1231591 |
Ireneusz Paliński Life story
Ireneusz Paliński was the first Polish weightlifter to win an Olympic gold medal, which he did in 1960. In 1961 he won the middle-heavyweight world title, setting new world records in the clean and jerk and in the total.