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| Nationality | Polish | ||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Maria Curie-Skłodowska University | ||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Ballooning Athlete | ||||||||||||||
| Children | Wiktor Choma (Son), Jagoda Choma (Daughter) | ||||||||||||||
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Beata Choma is a Polish ballooning athlete. [1]
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| Alma mater | Maria Curie-Skłodowska University | ||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Ballooning Athlete | ||||||||||||||
| Children | Wiktor Choma (Son), Jagoda Choma (Daughter) | ||||||||||||||
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Beata Choma is a Polish ballooning athlete. [1]
In 2014, Beata Choma represented Poland for the first FAI Women's World Hot Air Balloon Championship. She finished the competition in 13th place by acquiring a total of more than 9000 points.
She became the 4th European Women's Balloon Champion which was held in Leszno between 3 and 10 September 2017, overtaking Agne Simonaviciute. She secured 14127 points defeating Agne who secured 14026 points. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Choma took part in World Ballooning Championship held in Battle Creek, Michigan. [7]
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