Bronisław Gancarz
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Bronisław•Gancarz |
| Used name | Bronisław•Gancarz |
| Born | 31 October 1906 in Rudnik nad Sanem, Podkarpackie (POL) |
| Died | 30 September 1960 (aged 53 years 10 months 30 days) in Nisko, Podkarpackie (POL) |
| Affiliations | Pogoń Lwów, Lviv (UKR) |
| NOC |  Poland |
Biography
Poland’s Bronisław Gancarz grew up with a passion for running and specialized in long-distance races. Gancarz was the Polish champion in the marathon on three occasions (1933–34, 1936) and set two national records in the event. In 1936 he ran in the marathon at the Berlin Olympics, finishing 33rd. Following the Olympics he worked as a PE teacher in local high school. Gancarz fought in the September Campaign at the start of World War II where he commanded a platoon in the town of Jarosław. After his time in the Polish Army he returned to civilian life, once again teaching PE in local schools.
Personal Best: Mar – 2-45:28 (1936).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | POL |
Bronisław Gancarz | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 33 |