Karol Zalewski
Polish Sprinter; European Champion
Born
August 7th, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Poland
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Born in 1993, this athlete specialized in sprinting, particularly the 400 meters. Achievements include competing in the 2016 Summer Olympics and winning a gold medal at the 2016 European Athletics Championships. Represented the Polish national team in various international competitions, demonstrating consistent performance on the European circuit.
Won gold in 4x400 meters at the 2016 European Championships
Competed in the 400 meters at the 2016 Summer Olympics
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