Poet and discus thrower, Mlle. H. Konopacka
Halina Konopacka (1900 - 1989), famous athlete and the first Polish Olympic Champion (1928, Amsterdam). She took part in the Olympic Games in Amsterdam, where she won a gold medal in discus throw, breaking her own world record. This was the first women's gold-winning track and field event in the Olympics. She was also known in Poland for her poetry according to the caption. What a gal.~~~~
Picture No
10639408
Media ID
46682796
Size
3500px x 5136px
(1.5MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Photograph in the Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News, 11 August 1928
Date
1928
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