Pan Tadeusz is an epic poem by the Polish poet, writer, translator and philosopher Adam Mickiewicz. The book, written in Polish alexandrines, was first published by Aleksander Jełowicki on 28 June 1834 in Paris. It is deemed one of the last great epic poems in European literature.
Jacek Roman Wszoła is a retired Polish high jumper best known for winning gold and silver medals at the 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics respectively. Wszoła is also a one-time world record holder with the result of 2.35 metres.
Andriy Askoldovich Hrivko is a Ukrainian former racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2005 and 2018. Since retiring from racing, Hrivko currently serves as the president of the Ukrainian Cycling Federation.
CCC Development Team is a UCI Continental cycling team based in Poland. Formerly CCC-Mat, the team became known as CCC-Polsat in 2002. In 2004 and 2005, the team was known as Hoop CCC-Polsat, reverting to CCC-Polsat in 2006. From 2007 to 2011, the team was known as CCC-Polsat-Polkowice (abbreviated to CCC-Polsat), and team kit colours are orange and black.
Gintautas Umaras is a retired track and road racing cyclist from Lithuania, who represented the USSR at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he won the gold medal in the men's 4 km individual pursuit and in the men's team pursuit, alongside Viatcheslav Ekimov, Dmitry Nelyubin and Artūras Kasputis. During the Soviet time he trained at Dynamo sports society in Klaipėda.
Michael Schär is a Swiss former professional road bicycle racer, who competed as a professional from 2006 to 2023. He now works as a directeur sportif for UCI WorldTeam Lidl–Trek.
Jack Bobridge is an Australian former professional racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2010 and 2016.
Sir Thaddeus, or the Last Lithuanian Foray, also simply known as Sir Thaddeus, is a 1999 Polish film directed by Andrzej Wajda. It is based on the 1834 eponymous epic poem by Polish poet, writer and philosopher Adam Mickiewicz (1798–1855). As in the poem, conflict between the Soplica and Horeszko families serves as a backdrop for discussion of issues of Polish national unity and the struggle for independence.
Jacek Huchwajda is a German fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1992 Summer Olympics. He currently serves as an assistant coach on the Duke University Fencing team.
Jacek Bocian is a Polish former sprinter who specialised in the 400 metres. His biggest successes came in the Polish 4 × 400 metres relay, including gold medals at the 1999 World Championships and 2001 World Indoor Championships, as well as the silver at the 1999 World Indoor Championships. In addition, he competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Vegard Stake Laengen is a Norwegian professional road racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam UAE Team Emirates.
Jacek Bodyk is a Polish former cyclist. He competed in the road race at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Jacek Gutowski was a Polish male weightlifter, who competed in the flyweight class and represented Poland at international competitions. He won the silver medal at the 1986 World Weightlifting Championships in the 52 kg category. He participated at the 1988 Summer Olympics in the 52 kg event.
Jacek Krawczyk is a Polish former butterfly and medley swimmer. He competed in three events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Jacek Beutler is a Polish judoka. He competed in the men's half-heavyweight event at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Jacek Bielski is a Polish boxer. He competed in the men's light welterweight event at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Jacek Gilewski is a Polish archer. He competed in the men's individual and team events at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Jacek Wierzchowiecki was a Polish equestrian. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Jacek Daniluk was a Polish equestrian. He competed in two events at the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Jacek Krukowski is a Polish equestrian. He competed in two events at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
