Difference between revisions of "Stanisława Walasiewicz"
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Contents
Country
Poland
Birth - Death
1911 - 1980
Occupation
Sports
Notable Achievements
Olympic Gold, Olympic Silver, Golden Cross of Merit
Description
Track athlete racing the 100m. Competed in the 1932 (Gold) and 1936 (Silver) Olympic Games. Determined to be Intersex after an autopsy on her death, with both male and female genitalia. Competed in several U.S. championship races under the name Stella Walsh. Also competed in discus throwing. Moved to the U.S. during the war. Inducted into the U.S. Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1975.
