Tomasz Majewski

Tomasz Majewski
Majewski in 2013
Personal information
NicknameThe Silent Giant
NationalityPolish
Born (1981-08-30) 30 August 1981 (age 43)
Nasielsk, Poland
EducationPolitical science
Alma materStefan Wyszyński University
Height2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
Weight{142 kg
Websitetomasz-majewski.pl
Sport
CountryPoland
SportTrack and field
EventShot put
ClubAZS AWF Warszawa
Turned pro1999-
Coached byHenryk Olszewski
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals Gold in 2008  Gold in 2012
World finals Silver in 2009
Personal best(s)21.95 in outdoor (NR)
21.72 in indoor (NR)

Tomasz Majewski (born 30 August 1981) is a Polish shot putter and a double Olympic gold medalist (2008 Beijing, 2012 London). He is the third shot putter to successfully defend the Olympic title, first European to do so, and the first since Parry O'Brien in 1956. He also won the silver medal at the 2009 World Athletics Championships and gold medal at the 2010 European Athletics Championships.