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Ryszard Szparak

Ryszard Szparak

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Birth dateJul 2, 1951
BirthplaceOlsztyn, Poland
Height1.78 m
Weight-

Ryszard Szparak (born 2 July 1951 in Olsztyn) is a Polish former athlete who specialised in the 400 metres hurdles.

He represented his country at the 1980 Summer Olympics, as well as the 1983 World Championships and two European Championships His personal bests are 49.

17 seconds in the 400 metres hurdles (Helsinki 1983) and 46 84 seconds in the 400 metres (1983).

Key facts
400 m hurdles
49.17
#423 all-time
1986 season best
49.95
Aug 6, 1986 · La Coruña (ESP)
1986 season best
Age
75 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 400 m hurdles 49.17 (#423 all-time), 1986 season best 49.95 (Aug 6, 1986, La Coruña (ESP)) · 75 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
400mH
49.95-Aug 6, 1986
↑
La Coruña (ESP)
1984
400mH
49.81-Jun 23, 1984
↑
Lublin (POL)
1983
400mH
49.17-Aug 8, 1983
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1983
4x400m
3:05.51-Aug 13, 1983
↓
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982
400mH
49.41-Sep 8, 1982
↑
Athina European Championships
1982
4x400m
3:02.77-Sep 11, 1982
↓
Athina European Championships
1981
400mH
50.12-Aug 15, 1981
↑
Zagreb (CRO)
1980
400mH
50.03-May 17, 1980
↑
Madrid (ESP)
1979
400mH
50.63-Aug 11, 1979
↑
Poznan (POL)
1978
400mH
51.11-Sep 28, 1978
↑
Bucureşti (ROU)

1986

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.62-Sep 13Budapest
400mH
50.70-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
400mH
49.99-Aug 11Budapest
400mH
49.95-Aug 6La Coruna, La Coruña
400mH
50.05-Jul 5Monaco
400mH
50.19-Jun 28Grudziadz NC, Grudziadz
400mH
50.69-Jun 14Grudziadz
400mH
50.90-Jun 8Warszawa
400mH
50.97-May 17Milano

1984

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.76-Sep 13Zabrze
400mH
50.68-Aug 18Friendship Games, Moskva
400mH
50.40-Jul 20München
400mH
50.34-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
400mH
49.81-Jun 23Lublin
400mH
50.36-Jun 15Hannover
400mH
50.13-Jun 9Warszawa
400mH
50.89-Jun 2Torino
400mH
50.29-May 20Poznan

1983

23 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.60-Sep 10Bydgoszcz
400mH
50.41-Aug 25Kiev
400mH
49.65-Aug 20European Cup Final A, London
400mH
50.02-Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
4x400m
3:05.51-Aug 13IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
4x400m
3:07.18-Aug 13IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400mH
49.78-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400mH
49.17-Aug 8IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400mH
49.17-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400mH
49.78-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400mH
50.09-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
4x400m
DNF-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
4x400m
3:07.18-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
4x400m
3:05.51-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400mH
49.77-Jul 26München
400mH
49.50-Jul 24Sofia
400mH
49.63-Jun 30Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
400mH
49.73-Jun 26Bydgoszcz
400mH
49.86-Jun 8Firenze
400mH
49.47-Jun 4Torino
400mH
50.02-May 29Sopot
400mH
50.01-May 21Schwechat
400mH
50.51-May 14Milano

1982

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.34-Sep 14Roma Golden Gala, Roma
4x400m
3:02.77-Sep 11Athina European Championships
4x400m
3:05.31-Sep 10Athina European Championships
400mH
49.41-Sep 8Athina European Championships
400mH
49.79-Sep 7Athina European Championships
400mH
49.41-Sep 6Athina European Championships
400mH
50.51-Sep 6Athina European Championships
400mH
49.79-Sep 6Athina European Championships
4x400m
3:05.31-Sep 6Athina European Championships
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Honours

8

IAAF World Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1983
4

Athina European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1982
5

Athina European Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1982
4

Athina European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1982
5

Athina European Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1982
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ryszard Szparak's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Ryszard Szparak's 400 m hurdles personal best is 49.17, set on Aug 8, 1983 in Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN), #423 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ryszard Szparak compete in?

Ryszard Szparak competes in the 400 m hurdles.

How did Ryszard Szparak perform in 1986?

1986 season best: 49.95, set on Aug 6, 1986 in La Coruña (ESP).