Barbara Orzechowska-Ryszel
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Barbara Jadwiga•Orzechowska-Ryszel |
| Used name | Barbara•Orzechowska-Ryszel |
| Born | 29 August 1931 in Warszawa (Warsaw), Mazowieckie (POL) |
| Died | 16 October 2015 in Warszawa (Warsaw), Mazowieckie (POL) |
| Measurements | 152 cm / 49 kg |
| Affiliations | Legia Warszawa, Warszawa (POL) |
| NOC |  Poland |
Biography
Barbara Orzechowska-Ryszel fenced foil when it was the only available weapon for women in competition. She competed for two different clubs in Warszawa, AZS and Legion. Orzechowska-Ryszel won two individual national foil titles, in 1956 and 1960, and two team foil titles, in 1955-56. In 1954, 1959-60, and 1966 her team was runner-up at the Polish championships. She was awarded the Gold and Silver Cross of Merit by the Polish government.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Fencing | POL |
Barbara Orzechowska-Ryszel | |||
| Foil, Team, Women (Olympic) | Poland | =5 |