Konrad Czerniak

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Chad le Clos 100 Butterfly Worlds Win – Post Race Interview

Full Name:	Konrad Czerniak
Born:	July 11th, 1989
	Pulawy, Poland
Nationality:	Polish
Status:	Active

Konrad Czerniak is a competitive swimmer who represents Poland internationally. He has been a staple for Polish swimming, primarily in butterfly and freestyle, since 2010 when he won a bronze medal in the 100 fly at the European championships. 2011 World Championships Czerniak won a silver medal in the 100 fly in Shanghai, setting national records in both the semi finals (51.54) and final (51.15). He also swam the 100 free, where he placed 9th overall (48.48) in the semi finals. 2012 Olympic Games In London, Czerniak again swam the 100 free and 100 fly. He reached the final of the 100 fly, ultimately touching in 8th (52.05). In the 100 free, he touched the wall at 48.44 to tie for 9th in the semi finals, missing out on the final heat. 2013 World Championships 2013 saw Konrad back on the international medal podium when he repeated as a 100 butterfly medalist. In the final heat, he touched the wall at 51.46, good for 3rd place and a bronze medal. In the 100 free, after going into semi finals as the 2nd seed (48.50), Konrad fell to 15th overall (48.78) and missed the final. 2014 European Championships Konrad opted out of the 100 free, focusing on the 100 …

Chad le Clos 100 Butterfly Worlds Win – Post Race Interview

Olympic and World Champion in the 200 butterfly Chad le Clos of South Africa won his first major international title in the 100 butterfly today in Barcelona winning in a lifetime best of 51.06. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

World Championships Preview: Will Le Clos Top Tight Field in 100 Fly?

Chad le Clos is a top contendor swimming for gold in the men’s 100 fly (Photo Credit: Staccioli/Arena)

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Nathan Adrian, in a battle of Olympic sprint champions, topped Florent Manaudou in France on Saturday. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Americans Nearly Sweep, But for Big Upset by France’s Other Manaudou

American Katie Ledecky might have upstaged even Phelps and Franklin on Day 7 (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Phelps Begins Last Run at Olympic Three-Peat in 100 Fly Prelims

Michael Phelps is still seeking individual gold at this meet, and enters still as the favorite in the men’s 100 fly. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Phelps Anchors American Relay for First Gold Medal of Olympics

The American men had big expectations upon them in Tuesday’s 800 free relay, and they delivered (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

European Bookmakers Set Odds for Olympic Swimming

Check out some of the odds for the Olympic races. Hint: Phelps is unlikely to lose. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Picks: American Men Look to Continue Streak in Medley Relay

If Matt Grevers can repeat a 52-low on this medley, the Americans should go wire-to-wire. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

Picks: Phelps a Phavorite, But Not a Runaway, in 100 Fly

Coming at the end of a long meet, Phelps is vulnerable in the 100 fly (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Sjostrom Shows First Signs of Fatigue at Sette Colli

And Ranomi Kromowidjojo continued to scorch in the 50 free (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Marcin Cieslak skipped trials, but is one of 9 guaranteed a spot in London. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Marcin Tarczynski’s backstroke transition was completed this weekend.

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Czerniak Makes Final Mark on TYR World Rankings On Day 4 in Poland

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Czerniak Marks Top-10 Time In 100 Fly on Day 3 in Poland

The biggest swim on the men’s side was in the 100 fly, where Konrad Czerniak posted the 10th-fastest time in…