Roman Sabiński

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameRoman Zdzisław Jerzy (-Norman)•Sabiński
Used nameRoman•Sabiński
Born28 December 1908 in Lviv, Lviv (UKR)
Died28 June 1978 in Manchester, England (GBR)
Measurements168 cm
AffiliationsPogoń Lwów, Lviv (UKR)
NOC Poland

Biography

Roman Sabiński also played football but was known as an ice hockey player. He earned 35 caps making his debut at the 1929 European Championships in 1929, where the Polish team was runner-up. In 1933 he was Polish Champion with Pogoń Lwów. When the Polish troops retreated from Ukraine in 1920, he was a member of the local militia. Later, he had a commercial education and worked as an accountant. After the World War II, Sabiński emigrated to Great Britain and adopted the Anglicized name Norman.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) POL Roman Sabiński
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Poland 4
Ice Hockey Exhibition, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Poland 2

Special Notes