Anna Jesień
Polish Hurdler, European Champion
Born
December 10th, 1978
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Poland
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Born in 1978, this athlete specialized in the 400 meters hurdles. Competing at international levels, she represented Poland in several championships. Achieved notable success at the 2006 European Athletics Championships, winning the gold medal. Additionally, participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Throughout her career, set personal bests that positioned her among the top hurdlers in Europe.
Gold medal at the 2006 European Championships
Participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics
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