Maria Gąsienica Bukowa-Kowalska
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Maria•Gąsienica Bukowa-Kowalska |
| Used name | Maria•Gąsienica Bukowa-Kowalska |
| Born | 2 January 1936 in Kościelisko, Małopolskie (POL) |
| Died | 27 December 2020 in Kościelisko, Małopolskie (POL) |
| Measurements | 165 cm / 65 kg |
| Affiliations | Kolejarz Zakopane |
| NOC |  Poland |
Biography
Maria Gąsienica Bukowa-Kowalska was a cross-country skier who raced at the 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics, helping Poland to a fifth-place finish in the relay. She was a five-time Polish Champion and placed fourth at the 1958 World Championships. Gąsienica Bukowa-Kowalska was with Kolejarz Zakopane from 1952-58 and SNPTT Zakopane in 1959-60. In later life she worked as a ski instructor but also became known as a poet.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | POL |
Maria Gąsienica Bukowa-Kowalska | |||
| 10 kilometres, Women (Olympic) | 16 | |||||
| 3 × 5 kilometres Relay, Women (Olympic) | Poland | 5 |
Olympic family relations
- Wife of Aleksander Kowalski
- Sister-in-law of Maria Kowalska