Mariusz Podkościelny

Mariusz Podkościelny is a former freestyle swimmer from Poland, who, twice competed at the Summer Olympics: in 1988 and 1992. Since 2003, he was a swimming coach for the University of Miami. He is currently the head coach for the swim team and teaching history at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

1988 Olympics

Mariusz finished 5th in both the 400m and 1500m freestyle. In the preliminary round for the 400m, he set the Olympic Record, which he held for about 10 hours.

Personal life

Mariusz married Dagmara, also Polish, and had a daughter named Julia.