Bogusław Mamiński

Polish long-distance runner

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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