Teresa Nowak
Polish hurdler (1942–2024)
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Teresa Nowak (née Gierczak, 29 April 1942 – October 2024) was a Polish hurdler, who competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityPolish
Born29 April 1942
Piotrków Trybunalski, General Government (now Poland)
DiedOctober 2024 (aged 82)
Sweden
Height172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Polish |
| Born | 29 April 1942 Piotrków Trybunalski, General Government (now Poland) |
| Died | October 2024 (aged 82) Sweden |
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field Athletics |
Event | hurdles |
| Club | Gwardia Warszawa |
Medal record | |
Biography
Nowak finished second behind Chi Cheng in the 100 metres hurdles event at the British 1969 WAAA Championships.[2][3][4]
At the 1972 Olympics Games in Munich, she represented Poland in the women's 100 metres hurdles competition.[5]
Nowak died in October 2024, at the age of 82.[6]
