Inspiring Story of Otylia Jdrzejczak - Olympic Champion and Philanthropist

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Otylia Jdrzejczak, born in Poland, overcame her initial dislike for swimming to become an Olympic champion in the 200m butterfly event at Athens 2004. She achieved remarkable success, breaking world records in her discipline. Standing tall at 187cm, she auctioned her gold medal to support sick children, showcasing her philanthropic spirit. A mother of two young children, Otylia attributes her achievements to faith.


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  1. Otylia Jdrzejczak

  2. Otylia Jdrzejczak was born in Ruda l ska, Poland. At first she hated swimming. She started swimming at the age of six but seriously in high school.

  3. She was the Olympic champion from 2004 Athens, in the 200 m butterfly. In Athens 2004 she also silvered in 400 m freestyle and 100 m butterfly.

  4. Three times she broke the world record in the women s 200 m butterfly (once in the 25-metre pool).

  5. She stands 187 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall and wears a size 47 (EU)/14 (US) shoe.

  6. Otylia gave her gold medal from Athens to an auction and gave the money to sick children.

  7. She has got 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son.

  8. Otylia says that her success is based on faith.

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