Antoni Czortek
Polish boxer (1915–2004)
- Born
- 1915, Buśnia
- Died
- 15 January 2004, Radom
- Citizenship
- Poland
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- bantamweight
- Occupation
- boxer
Antoni "Kajtek" Czortek (Polish pronunciation: [anˈtɔɲi ˈt͡ʂɔrtɛk]; 1915–2004) was a Polish boxing champion, a legend in the sport. He was a 1939 silver medalist in the Amateur Championships of Europe, a multiple champion of Poland and a participant in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. He is equally, if tragically, remembered for his heroic struggle for life in the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | 1936 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q3742477 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.