BALLISTIC STRENGTH RADIO - EP. 25: PROGRESSIONS | Olympic Weightlifting

Ballistic Strength Radio - Kettlebell Sport Podcast

Guests:

Mirek & Raf Korkowski

Mirek Korkowski has more than 30 years experience in practical and theoretical aspects of weightlifting and resistance training. He received his Master of Physical Education degree and Professional Weightlifting Coach diploma from the Academy of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland.

Mirek was the Canadian Weightlifting team coach for over 10 years, where he prepared and coached Canadian Women’s and Men’s teams at various international events including World Championships in England, Germany, Poland, and Turkey.

Seeing sport development as being fundamentally important, Mirek has been on the provincial weightlifting technical and coaches committees as well as the Canadian Weightlifting Federation’s Technical and National Coaching Certification Program committees.

In 1986, he was awarded the “Gold Medal of Honor” by the Polish Weightlifting Federation, for outstanding contribution to the development of sport in Poland. In 1994, Mirek was the recipient of the “Coach of the Year” award in the High Performance category, which recognizes a history of commitment and dedication to coaching in Manitoba and Canada.

Mirek and his family now reside in Nanaimo, British Columbia, where he continues his involvement and passion for sport.

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Raf Korkowski began weightlifting at age 8. Under the guidance of his father and coach Mirek Korkowski, he focused on the development of basic fundamentals and developed a true passion for the sport, which eventually led him to his first competition at age 11.

As an athlete, Raf has competed at over 100 club, provincial, regional, national and international Olympic Weightlifting competitions. From 2002-2005 he was a member of the Canadian National team where he represented at the 2003 World University Championships in Italy, 2003 World Championships in Vancouver, Pan American Championships (2004-Columbia, 2005-USA), 2004 Titan Games in USA, and was an alternate for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. He was the Manitoba Weightlifting Association Male Lifter of the Year from 1997 through to 2005, holds multiple Manitoba provincial records, Canada Games records, and titles as Western Canadian and National champion. Raf, a multi-sport athlete, was also a member of the University of Manitoba Bison Men’s Volleyball team from 1998-2002, winning 2 National Junior Championships and 2 CIS National Championships.

******ATTENTION!

EVENT: Grip Strength Kettlebell Sport Competition

WHEN: Sept. 10, Nanaimo, BC

WHERE: Island Optimal Health & Performance

HOST: Ballistic Strength Kettlebell Gym & Nanaimo Kettlebell Club

WEBSITE: http://www.gripstrength.ca