Description: (Polish Long Jumper and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Elżbieta Krzesińska was a highly accomplished track and field athlete from Poland, known for her expertise in the long jump. She competed in three Olympic Games, clinching a gold medal in the Women's Long Jump at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne and a silver medal in the same event at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. Her exceptional performance extended to the European Championships and World Student Games, where she demonstrated her remarkable talent and commitment to the sport. Krzesińska's remarkable achievements and world records established her as one of Poland's most successful athletes.