Stanisława Walasiewicz

Polish Olympic champion · United States · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1911 to 1980 · aged 69

Stanisława Walasiewicz, also known as Stefania Walasiewicz, and Stella Walsh, was a Polish-American track and field athlete, who became a women's Olympic champion in the 100 metres. Born in Poland and raised in the United States, she became an American citizen in 1947.

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1980Died4 December 19801934Polish Sportspersonality of the YearAward1933Polish Sportspersonality of the YearAward1932Gold Cross of MeritAwardPolish Sportspersonality of the YearAward1930Polish Sportspersonality of the YearAward1911Born13 April 1911

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