Waldemar Gondek (born 3 October 1953) is a retired

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runner who specialized in the

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. He won the 800 metres at the

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. He also competed at the 1975 European Indoor Championships, but without reaching the final. He became Polish champion in the 800 metres in 1975.

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l 1953 births Living people Polish male middle-distance runners Universiade medalists in athletics (track and field) Sportspeople from Szczecin FISU World University Games gold medalists for Poland Medalists at the 1975 Summer Universiade Polish Athletics Championships winners {{Poland-athletics-bio-stub