Bogusław Fornalczyk
Polish cyclist (1937–2025)
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Bogusław Fornalczyk (3 June 1937 – 1 October 2025) was a Polish cyclist. He competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in the road race and 100 km team time trial and finished in 11th and 10th place, respectively.[1] He won the race Polska – Ukraina in 1958, 1959 and 1961, as well as the Tour de Pologne in 1958.[2]
Born3 June 1937
Jaworznik, Poland
Died1 October 2025 (aged 88)
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb)
Fornalczyk in 1960 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 June 1937 Jaworznik, Poland |
| Died | 1 October 2025 (aged 88) |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Cycling |
| Club | LZS Myszków |
During his career, Fornalczyk won five national titles (1958–1961) and took part in four world championships (1958, 1959, 1961, 1962) and six Peace Races (1958–1963). He graduated from a mining school.
Fornalczyk was married and had two daughters, Bożenę and Ewę. He lived in Bedzin.[3] Fornalczyk died on 1 October 2025, at the age of 88.[4]
