Michal Popiel

Biography

Born in Warsaw, Poland, Michal started practicing judo at the age of 7. His parents taught that it would help calmed his incorrigible behaviour and teach him some discipline. Michal always wanted to be part of the Olympics because of the meaning and prestige attach to the games. He likes to compare the games to the ultimate peak: the Everest of sport. He doesn’t have any role model. He mentions that he is getting his inspiration watching different sport’s performers. Michal is an accomplished sports man that also finds the time to be an exceptional student, recently completing is undergraduate degree in economy with honours at Concordia University. He began his graduate studies in September 2010. When he is not busy either training or studying, Michal likes to relax doing some fly fishing and downhill ski.