Background
His father is Algerian, his mother is Polish.
His father is Algerian, his mother is Polish.
He represented ŁKansas Łódź. He was one of the leading high jumpers of the 1990s. Partyka is one of only 21 competitors to clear the height of 2.38 metres or more.
With that height he set the Polish record in high jump.
He was also a three-time medalist at the outdoor World Championships: a two-time silver medalist (1993 and 1997) and a one-time bronze medalist (1995). He was also a silver medalist at the indoor World Championships in 1991.
Partyka has been the director of the indoor Pedros Cup in 2007, 2008, and 2009. A meet that takes place in Bydgoszcz.
The competition was limited only to high jumpers and pole vaulters, but as of 2009, world—class—field shot put was added.