Robert Wolski
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Polish |
| Born | 8 December 1982 Łęczyca, Poland |
| Died | 2 January 2026 (aged 43) Łódź, Poland |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | high jump |
| Club | MKLA Łęczyca Woodford Green with Essex Ladies |
Robert Wolski (8 December 1982 – 2 January 2026) was a Polish high jumper.
Biography
Wolski was born in Łęczyca on 8 December 1982.[1]
He finished eighth at the 2006 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Moscow. He also competed in the 2004 Olympics, but failed to qualify from his pool.
His personal best jump was 2.31 metres, achieved in September 2006 in Wrocław.
Wolski was involved in a major traffic collision in Bocheń on 26 December 2025. He was taken to hospital in Łódź in critical condition, but died from his injuries on 2 January 2026, at the age of 43.[1]
Major competitions record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Poland | ||||
| 2003 | European U23 Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 4th | 2.25 m |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 25th (q) | 2.27 m |
| 2005 | European Indoor Championships | Madrid, Spain | 13th (q) | 2.27 m |
| 2006 | World Indoor Championships | Moscow, Russia | 8th | 2.22 m |