Jerzy Wojnar
Polish luger (1930–2005)
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Jerzy Wojnar (7 October 1930 in Lwów – 2 February 2005 in Warsaw) was a Polish pilot and luger who competed from the mid-1950s to the late 1960s. He won the three medals in the men's singles event at the FIL World Luge Championships with two golds (1958, 1961) and one silver (1962).
Born7 October 1930
Jerzy Wojnar | |
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| Born | 7 October 1930 |
| Died | 2 February 2005 (aged 74) |
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| World Championships | ||
 | 1958 Krynica | Men's singles |
| 1961 Girenbad | Men's singles |
 | 1962 Krynica | Men's singles |
Wojnar competed in two Winter Olympics, earning his best finish of eighth in the men's singles event at Grenoble in 1968.
References
- Hickok sports information on World champions in luge and skeleton.
- Wallechinsky, David. (1984). "Luge - Men's singles". The Complete Book of the Olympics: 1896-1980. New York: Penguin Books. p. 575.
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