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References
- ↑ SZATKOWSKI, WOJCIECH (2006-03-29). "Tadeusz Zaydel - tajemniczy rekordzista..." Skoki Narciarskie Polska - Skijumping.pl. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
- ↑ Zbigniew Woycicki
- ↑ Monitor Polski no. 260, 1928, item 636
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