Jerzy Iwanow-Szajnowicz
Swimmer and water polo player
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Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Poland
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Greek-Polish athlete specialized in swimming and water polo. Competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics representing Poland in swimming events. Played for the Polish national water polo team, contributing to its development during the late 1930s. Engaged in training future athletes and promoted aquatic sports in Poland. His career was cut short due to the circumstances of World War II, resulting in his passing in 1943.
Competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
Represented Poland in water polo
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