Radosław Kawęcki

Radosław Kawęcki (born 16 August 1991) is a Polish competitive swimmer who specializes in backstroke events. He currently represents the Cali Condors which is part of the International Swimming League. Kawęcki won the silver medal in the 200 m backstroke at the 2013 and 2015 World Aquatics Championships, and was twice the 200 m backstroke short course world champion. He is an 8-time European champion in the backstroke events. Kawęcki finished fourth at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London in the 200-meter backstroke.[2]

Radosław Kawęcki
Personal information
National team Poland
Born (1991-08-16) 16 August 1991
Głogów, Poland
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke
ClubCali Condors[1]

Career

International Swimming League

In 2019 he was a member of the inaugural International Swimming League representing the Cali Condors, who finished third place in the final match in Las Vegas, Nevada in December. Kawecki scored points in all 3 backstroke events as well as the medley relay for the Condors throughout the season.[3]

References
  1. Keith, Braden (December 9, 2019). "cali-condors-unveil-roster-for-2019-international-swimming-league-finale". SwimSwam.
  2. "Profile of Radosław Kawęcki". Rio 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  3. Keith, Braden (December 20, 2019). "international-swimming-league-finale-in-las-vegas-day-one-live-recap". SwimSwam.
Records
Preceded by
Arkady Vyatchanin		 Men's 200 metre backstroke
European record holder (long course)
2 August 2013 – 21 April 2016		 Succeeded by
Evgeny Rylov
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