Rafał Okoniewski (born 26 January 1980) is a Polish former speedway rider.[1]

Rafał Okoniewski
Born (1980-01-26) 26 January 1980 (age 44)
Poland
NationalityPolish
WebsiteOfficial website
Career history
Poland
1996-1998Piła
1999-2001, 2009Gorzów
2002Leszno
2003-2006Zielona Góra
2007–2008Bydgoszcz
2010–2013Rzeszów
2014–2017Grudziądz
2018Piła
2019Łódź
2020Ostrów
Sweden
2006Indianerna
Individual honours
1998, 1999European Under-19 Champion
1999, 2000Polish Under-21 Champion
2003Golden Helmet Winner
1998, 2001Silver Helmet Winner
1997, 1998, 1999Bronze Helmet Winner
Team honours
2009European Club Champion
Okoniewski driving in the German Speedway Bundesliga

Career

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Okoniewski started riding in 1996 and is the son of former speedway rider Mariusz Okoniewski (1956–2006). He is the only rider to win the U-19 European Championship twice, in 1998 and 1999.[2]

He retired from the sport in 2020.[3]

Results

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World Championships

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European Championships

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Polish competitions

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References

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  1. ^ "RAFAŁ OKONIEWSKI NOWYM ŻUŻLOWYM KRÓLEM GNIEZNA". Gosir Gniezno. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Szczera opinia o Okoniewskim. Przyznał, dlaczego nie jest już trenerem". Przegląd Sportowy Onet. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Żużel. Rafał Okoniewski kończy żużlową karierę! Utytułowany zawodnik postanowił zejść ze sceny". wp.pl (in Polish). 17 November 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
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