Janusz Gortat
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Nickname
Długi (Long)NationalityPolish
Died19 December 2023 (aged 75)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Długi (Long) |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Born | 5 November 1948 |
| Died | 19 December 2023 (aged 75) |
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | Light heavyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 317 |
| Wins | 272 |
| Losses | 38 |
| Draws | 7 |
| No contests | 0 |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's boxing | ||
Representing  Poland | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1972 Munich | Light Heavyweight |
| 1976 Montreal | Light Heavyweight |
| European Amateur Championships | ||
 | 1973 Belgrade | Light Heavyweight |
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 the eventual winners (Leon Spinks of the United States in 1976 and Mate Parlov of Yugoslavia in 1972).
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.[1]
- Round of 32: Defeated Jaroslav Král (Czechoslovakia) by decision, 5–0
- Round of 16: Defeated Raymond Russell (United States) by decision, 3–2
- Quarterfinal: Defeated Rudi Hornig (West Germany) KO 1
- Semifinal: Lost to Mate Parlov (Yugoslavia) by decision, 0–5
