Czech, a long-term patient at the medical centre, will now be given the same opportunity as many of Poland's able-bodies athletes with the introduction of an individual training programme designed specifically for him by specialists at the centre.

This Carolina Medical Training System (CMTS) training programme, which encompasses functional, core stability, strength and sensory and motor skills training, will give the Polish veteran a huge opportunity to push forward in his career and improve upon results which have already seen him capture four World Championship medals, alongside countless Polish national titles.

Jacek Czech has been given a groundbreaking individual training programme at the Carolina Medical Centre in Poland ©MedicaltravelEurope



"At this stage of preparations we focused on building up strength and progress has been made with each training session," said sensory and motor skills development trainer Szymon Kopko.

"We work with the latest, top-quality equipment, allowing for movements to be made in any dimension required for a specific sports discipline.

"However we would never be so successful if it wasn't for a huge dedication and motivation Jacek has demonstrated, giving his 120 per cent at each training session.

"Working with such a disciplined sportsman is a great pleasure."

Czech began his international rise to prominence in 2009 when he took silver in the 50 metres and 100m freestlye events at the European Championships in Reykjavik.

He continued his impressive medal haul at the 2010 World Championships in Eindhoven, where he took three silver medals in the 50m and 100m freestyle events, as well as the 50m backstroke.

At London 2012 Czech was unfortunate not to earn a medal, finishing fourth in both the 50 and 100m freestyle events and fifth in the 50m backstroke.

Jacek Czech (right) took bronze in the S2 100m freestyle event at the 2013 World Championships in Montreal ©Getty Images


In 2013 he saw vast improvements from the times set in London, breaking his own Polish record in the 100m freestlye by a remarkable 6.98 seconds before taking bronze at the World Championships in Montreal, Canada.

He now hopes to see even more improvements on these times and take a first gold medal in a major international competition,

"I very much enjoy working with Carolina Medical Centre," he said.

"I have access to top-quality equipment and best professionals, who are also very kind people.

"I am happy to be able to prepare for the upcoming events at a professional level, just as famous, fully-fit people do.

"I now hope for better results and fitness."

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