Former Polish artistic gymnast who won two individual bronze medals at the 1974 World Championships Andrzej Szajna is dead. He died at the age of 74 on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Andrzej Szajna competed at the 1972, 1976, and 1980 Summer Olympics with the best individual result of sixth place all-around and on parallel bars in 1976.
Andrzej Szajna Cause of death
Andrzej Szajna’s death was announced without the cause of his death, but it is believed he could have died a peaceful death.
Andrzej Szajna’s obituary announcement
Andrzej Szajna was born on September 30, 1949, in Wrocław, Poland. He was a family man with five daughters and two sons, who had refused several offers to move to another sports club in Poland or the United States.
Andrzej Szajna retired after winning five medals at the 1984 Polish championships, including two gold medals. Until 1989 he served with the Polish Army and later worked as a bodyguard. He remained active in gymnastics as a coach and referee.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
