Bogusław Mamiński
Polish long-distance runner
Born
December 18th, 1955
69 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Poland
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Competed in long-distance running events during the 1980s. Achieved notable success in marathons and other road races. Participated in the 1983 World Championships in Athletics. Secured multiple national titles in Poland.
Competed in the 1983 World Championships in Athletics
Won national titles in long-distance events
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