Jan Falandys
Polish wrestler (born 1956)
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Jan Falandys (born 18 June 1956) is a retired light-flyweight freestyle wrestler from Poland. He won bronze medals at the world championships in 1979 and 1983 and placed fourth at the 1980 Summer Olympics.[1][2]
Born18 June 1956 (age 69)
Sokołów Małopolski, Poland[1]
Height156 cm (5 ft 1 in)
SportFreestyle wrestling
ClubStal Rzeszów
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| Born | 18 June 1956 (age 69) Sokołów Małopolski, Poland[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 156 cm (5 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Freestyle wrestling | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Stal Rzeszów | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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1979 World Championships
Flandys competed in the 1979 World Wrestling Championships, representing Poland, and won bronze in the 48 kg category.
| Round | Opponent | Country | Outcome |
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| 1 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 3[3] | Bob Weaver | United States | Defeat |
| 4 | |||
| 5 | |||
| Final[4] | Bob Weaver | United States | Defeat |
1980 Summer Olympics
Falandys competed in the freestyle wrestling competition at the 1980 Olympics, and placed 4th overall. He was eliminated from the competition after a defeat to Jang Se-hong, who would place 2nd in the competition.
| Round | Opponent | Country | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1[1] | Claudio Pollio | Italy | Defeat |
| 2[5] | Mohammad Aktar | Afghanistan | Victory |
| 3[6] | Gheorghe Rasovan | Romania | Victory |
| 4[7] | Mahabir Singh | India | Victory |
| 5[6] | Jang Se-hong | North Korea | Defeat |
1983 World Championships
Flandys competed in the 1983 World Wrestling Championships, representing Poland, and won bronze in the 48 kg category.
