Marc SOWA

Although his athletics career started as a distance and cross-country runner, Charel Sowa competed at four Olympic Games in both walk events. During his career he was a four-time selection as Luxembourg’s Athlete of the Year. He later became a coach, notably coaching his son, Marco, who competed as a walker at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Charel Sowa also was a board member of the Luxembourg Atheltics Association, and served as President his club, CA Fola.

Personal Best: 20kmW – 1-29:55 (1997).