Krystyna Nowakowska
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Krystyna•Nowakowska (-Snop, -Zawitkowska) |
| Used name | Krystyna•Nowakowska |
| Born | 8 December 1935 in Ostrowiec, Świętokrzyskie (POL) |
| Died | 15 November 2019 |
| Measurements | 162 cm / 54 kg |
| Affiliations | Legia Warszawa, Warszawa (POL) |
| NOC |  Poland |
Biography
Krystyna Nowakowska ran the 800 metres at the 1960 Roma Olympics. She was Polish Champion from 1958-60 in the 800. Nowakowska was capped 25 times for Poland, and also competed at the 1958 and 1962 European Championships, placing fifth in 1962. In interstate competitions from 1957-65 Nowakowska had 25 starts with 8 individual wins. Nowakowska set three Polish records for the 800 in 1962, ending with her career PR of 2:05.8. Representing both KSZO Ostrowiec and Legia Warszawa in her career, she was named a Meritorious Sport Champion in Poland.
Personal Best: 800 – 2:05.8 (1962).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | POL |
Krystyna Nowakowska | |||
| 800 metres, Women (Olympic) | 3 h3 r1/2 |