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Wacław Orłowski dead at age 81, Polish Olympic wrestler

Wacław Orłowski: key obituary facts

Is Wacław Orłowski dead? Yes. Wacław Orłowski died on August 9, 2026, at age 81.

Cause of death: Wacław Orłowski's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Wacław Orłowski known for?

Wacław Orłowski was a Polish Olympic wrestler.

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Born: January 5, 1945.

Nationality: Polish.

Wacław Orłowski, the Polish Olympic wrestler who competed at the 1968 Summer Games, died on August 9, 2026, aged 81.

Born on January 5, 1945, Orłowski represented Poland in the men’s Greco-Roman 97 kg event at the Mexico City Olympics, marking his place among the country’s Olympians in wrestling.

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