Zdzisław Nowak

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameZdzisław Ignacy•Nowak
Used nameZdzisław•Nowak
Born25 February 1928 in Krynica-Zdrój, Małopolskie (POL)
Died25 November 2000 (aged 72 years 9 months) in Krynica-Zdrój, Małopolskie (POL)
Measurements172 cm / 72 kg
AffiliationsZagłębie Sosnowiec, Sosnowiec (POL) / KTH Krynica, Krynica-Zdrój (POL) / Legia Warszawa, Warszawa (POL)
NOC Poland

Biography

Zdzisław Nowak began playing ice hockey for KTH Krynica in 1947 before joining Legia Warszawa in 1952, with him returning KTH in 1956. Nowak won Polish league title with KTH in 1950 before winning four consecutive titles with Warszawa from 1952 to 1955. He made 45 appearances with the national team, playing at two World Championships and the 1956 Cortina d’Ampezzo Olympics. Away from the ice Nowak was the manager of the cinema in his hometown of Krynica.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) POL Zdzisław Nowak
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Poland 8