Born | Zielona Góra, Poland | 6 December 1949
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Nationality | Polish |
Career history | |
1967-1976 | Falubaz Zielona Góra |
1977-1978 | Apator Toruń |
1979 | Śląsk Świętochłowice |
Individual honours | |
1970 | Poland Silver Helmet Winner |
Team honours | |
1973 | World Pairs bronze medal |
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