Janusz Kusociński, 1932., photo 1932, Public domain
Source: Ilustrowany Kurier Codzienny 1932

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Janusz Kusociński

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Janusz Kusociński

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Janusz

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Kusociński

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Kusy

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Tadeusz

Date of birth:

15-01-1907

Place of birth:

Warszawa

Date of death:

21-06-1940

Place od death:

Palmiry

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Biography:

Janusz Tadeusz Kusociński (1907-1940), Polish sportsman, athlete. Multiple Polish champion and record holder in middle and long distance running. Olympic gold medallist from Los Angeles in the 10,000m run. Won a silver medal at the first European Championships over 5,000 m. He took part in the defence of Warsaw and was active in the independence underground during the German occupation. Murdered by the Germans in 1940.

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