Martyna Janaszek from UWr achieves another success
Martyna Janaszek, a student at the University of Wrocław, has won a gold medal and the title of European Champion under-23 in bench press. The championships were held in late September in Malta.
Martyna studies Medical Chemistry at the University of Wrocław and is a competitive strength athlete, specialising in bench press and powerlifting.
− Sport has been a part of my life since childhood − says Martyna. − I practised judo for over ten years, winning, among other achievements, a bronze medal at the Polish Championships. After an injury, I began a new chapter in strength sports.”
Since 2021, she has been a member of the National Team, representing Poland internationally.
− I have set four Polish records in classic and equipped bench press in the under-16, under-18, and under-20 junior categories (up to 57 kg) − Martyna recently recounted.
That was up until the end of September – today, she has a new personal best and another European Championship title!
Her key international achievements include:
- Three-time World Champion in bench press (classic and equipped) – under-18 and under-23 juniors;
- Runner-up at the World Championships – under-18 juniors, OPEN category;
- Bronze medalist at the World Championships in classic bench press – under-18 juniors;
- European Champion in bench press – under-18 juniors;
- European Champion in bench press – under-23 juniors;
- Three-time European runner-up in bench press (classic and equipped) – under-18 and under-23 juniors;
- Two-time European bronze medalist – in powerlifting and classic bench press.
National achievements:
- 22 medals at the Polish Championships (8 gold, 7 silver, 7 bronze);
- 9 medals at the Polish Cups (5 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze);
- Medalist at team World and European Championships (2nd place at Worlds, 1st and 2nd place at Europeans).
Outside of strength sports, she loves travelling. − Hiking in the mountains is my way of relaxing and gaining perspective − she says.
What does sport teach her?
− Perseverance, discipline, and consistency in pursuing goals – and every day of training brings me closer to fulfilling my dreams.
Congratulations on combining passion with studying!
Date of publication: 6.10.2025
Added by: M.J.
