Ryszard Rogala (born 11 March 1975) is a Paralympic powerlifter of Poland. He began competing in Poland in 1999. He has won Paralympic medals for his nation.[1]

Ryszard Rogala
Personal information
Born (1975-03-11) 11 March 1975 (age 49)
Sierakow, Poland
Sport
Country Poland
SportParalympic powerlifting
Medal record
Paralympic powerlifting
Representing  Poland
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens Men's -90kg
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing Men's -90kg
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Kuala Lumpur Men's -90kg
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Busan Men's -90kg

He lost both his legs in 1995 after he fell under a train. He is now a county councillor in his hometown.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "IPC bio". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Athlete Bio - Ryszard Rogala". International Paralympic Committee. 9 April 2019.