Biography
Started: She took up swimming at age seven. (start.wroclaw.pl, 15 Jun 2011)
Reason: She began swimming as part of her rehabilitation, and soon developed a love for the sport. "I feel like a fish in the water, swimming is my passion." (start.wroclaw.pl, 15 Jun 2011)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (gazetawroclawska.pl, 03 Aug 2023)
Awards: In 2013 and 2019 she was presented with the Silver Cross of Merit by the president of Poland. (prezydent.pl, 10 May 2019, 07 Feb 2013)
She received a sporting achievement award at the 2013 Lady D Awards in Poland, which acknowledge the accomplishments of women with an impairment from all walks of life in Poland. (niepelnosprawni.pl, 07 May 2013)
She received an award for Outstanding Sports Achievement in 2010 at the 58th Polish Sports Press Awards, after winning six gold medals at the 2010 World Junior Championships. (umwd.dolnyslask.pl, 07 Jan 2011)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateApril 16, 1997
Place of ResidenceWROCLAW
OccupationAthlete, Student
EducationCoaching, Sport Studies - University of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Poland
Languages SpokenEnglish, Polish
CoachBeata Pozarowszczyk-Kuczko [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:08.55 |
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:33.20 |
| 3 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:08.77 |
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:35.52 |
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2012 | London, GBR | 4:41.65 |
| 5 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:10.09 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:03.76 |
| 11 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:04.44 |
| 11 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 29.41 |
| 14 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2012 | London, GBR | 30.58 |
| DNS | 200m Individual Medley - SM10 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | DNS |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2019 | London, GBR | 4:29.65 |
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 4:43.40 |
| 2 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:38.57 |
| 2 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:40.49 |
| 2 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:09.34 |
| 2 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:08.54 |
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 4:39.62 |
| 4 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:07.80 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:04.55 |
| 5 | 200m Individual Medley - SM10 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 2:32.87 |
| 5 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 4:44.38 |
| 6 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:10.55 |
| 7 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:10.51 |
| 7 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 29.99 |
| 9 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 30.93 |
| 9 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 29.52 |
| 11 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 30.28 |
| 13 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:04.02 |
| DNS | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | DNS |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 4:37.42 |
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM10 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 2:36.81 |
| 5 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:10.62 |
| 9 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:04.57 |
