Danuta Rosani
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Danuta Zofia•Rosani (-Gwardecka) |
| Used name | Danuta•Rosani |
| Born | 30 April 1951 in Starogard Gdański, Pomorskie (POL) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 90 kg |
| Affiliations | Gwardia Warszawa, Warszawa (POL) |
| NOC |  Poland |
Biography
Danuta Rosani was Polish women’s champion in the discus in 1974, 1976 and 1978, winning 14 medals betrween 1972 and 1985, including three silvers in the shot put. In 1983, she was also national indoor champion in the shot put. At the 1976 Montréal Olympics she was disqualified for anabolic steroid use, which was the first official doping case in the history of track & field at the Olympics. She later married discus thrower Andrzej Gwardecki and had a daughter named Agnes.
Personal Best: DT – 62.60 (1976).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Athletics | POL |
Danuta Rosani | |||
| Discus Throw, Women (Olympic) | AC r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Doping Irregularities at the Olympics (1976 Montréal – Discus Throw (14QR / DNQ). Anabolic steroid.)