Zofia Walasek
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Zofia•Walasek (-Walkiewicz) |
| Used name | Zofia•Walasek |
| Born | 6 January 1933 in Nowy Dwór, Kościan, Wielkopolskie (POL) |
| Died | 23 January 2022 in Katowice, Śląskie (POL) |
| Measurements | 159 cm / 51 kg |
| Affiliations | Start Katowice, Katowice (POL) |
| NOC |  Poland |
Biography
Zofia Walasek was a middle-distance runner. In 1960, she set two national records in the 800 metres. In the same year, she also represented Poland at the 1960 Roma Olympics. Walasek represented Poland a total of five times in international competitions. At the national Polish championships, she won medals in the 400 metres and cross-country events.
After her athletics career, Walasek became a trainer in Katowice, coaching future Olympians Jolanta Janota and Joanna Smolarek.
Personal Best: 800 – 2:08.3 (1960).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | POL |
Zofia Walasek | |||
| 800 metres, Women (Olympic) | 6 h1 r1/2 |