Stanislawa Walasiewicz

Runner

Birthday April 3, 1911

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Poland

DEATH DATE Dec 4, 1980 (69)

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About

Sprinter who won a gold medal in the 100 meter sprint at the 1932 Olympics, as well as silver at the 1936 Olympics.

Before Fame

She began competing in athletics when she was in public school.

Trivia

She won four gold medals at the Women's World Games.

Family Life

After being killed at a bank robbery, an autopsy revealed that she had ambiguous genitalia.

Associated With

She won gold at the Olympics in the 100 meter event, which was later popularized by Gail Devers.

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