Bolesław Kolasa

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameBolesław Stanisław•Kolasa
Used nameBolesław•Kolasa
Born25 October 1920 in Lviv, Lviv (UKR)
Died16 April 2007 (aged 86 years 5 months 22 days) in Bytom, Śląskie (POL)
AffiliationsWisła Kraków, Kraków (POL) / Pogoń Lwów, Lviv (UKR) / Polonia Bytom, Bytom (POL)
NOC Poland

Biography

Born in Lviv in 1920 Bolesław Kolasa first played ice hockey for Pogoń Lwów from 1935 to 1939. After the end of World War II Kolasa briefly represented Wisła Kraków before spending the rest of his career with Polonia Bytom. He also played in 17 matches for the Polish national team, including four games at the 1948 St. Moritz Olympics where he scored two goals. After his playing career Kolasa spent two spells as the coach of Pogoń Lwów during the 1950s and 1960s.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) POL Bolesław Kolasa
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Poland 6