Bruno Matykiewicz (born 21 April 1959) is a Polish Czech former weightlifter. He represented Czechoslovakia.
Matykiewicz was born on 21 April 1959 in Stonava in the region of Trans-Olza and lived in Albrechtice. He is a member of local MK PZKO Olbrachcice.
In 1981 he earned two silver medals at the World and European Championships in Lille. In 1982 Matykiewicz earned two bronze medals at the World and European Championships in Ljubljana. Several weeks after this championships he made his personal best by lifting in total 412.5 kg (185+227.5). He was forced to end his promising career prematurely in 1983 due to health problems. He was also a six-time champion of Czechoslovakia in several age categories.
Further reading
- Santarius, Kazimierz (1999-12-28). "Z osiedlowej siłowni po wicemistrzostwo świata". Głos Ludu (in Polish). p. 3.
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