Mikołaj Olędzki
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| Born | 11 August 1999 Gdansk, Poland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.90 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 18 st 2 lb (115 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mikolaj Oledzki (born 11 August 1998) is a Polish rugby league footballer who plays for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League. He is the only Polish rugby league footballer to play in the Super League, and the second Polish player to the play game ever.[3] He plays as a prop.
Background
Oledzki was born in Gdansk, Poland. He then moved to the UK when he was 9 years old. Oledzki’s family settled initially in Corby, Northamptonshire. He then began to excel at swimming, appearing for Northamptonshire’s county team from a young age. But when they moved closer to his uncle in Leeds, he discovered rugby league.[4]
Leeds Rhinos
In 2017 he made his début for Leeds against Doncaster in the fifth round of the Challenge Cup, scoring a try in the 63rd minute of a 64-28 win.
Bradford Bulls
He joined Bradford on a loan deal in February 2017. He featured in Round 1 (Hull Kingston Rovers).
Personal life
He studied at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form in Leeds and won their 'Sports Person of the Year Award' for his efforts in the sport of Rugby League with the Leeds Rhinos.
In January 2018 Mikolaj announced via Instagram that him, and his partner are expecting there first child.
References
- ^ "Players - Love Rugby League".
- ^ Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Mlkolaj Oledzki - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jan/29/leeds-rhinos-mikolaj-oledzki-super-league-poland
- ^ https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jan/29/leeds-rhinos-mikolaj-oledzki-super-league-poland