Halina Konopacka
Polish discus thrower and poet
Born
February 26th, 1900
125 years ago
Died
1989
36 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Poland
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Competed in athletics, specializing in discus throwing. Achieved significant success in the sport during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Won a gold medal at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, becoming the first female Olympic champion in this event. Also contributed to literature as a poet, expressing her thoughts and experiences through written works.
Gold medalist in discus at the 1928 Olympics
First female Olympic champion in discus
Published poetry
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