Zdzisław Nowak
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Zdzisław Antoni•Nowak |
| Used name | Zdzisław•Nowak |
| Born | 10 January 1906 in Tarnów, Małopolskie (POL) |
| Died | 26 June 1996 (aged 90 years 5 months 16 days) in Tarnów, Małopolskie (POL) |
| Measurements | 172 cm / 72 kg |
| Affiliations | AZS Kraków, Kraków (POL) |
| NOC |  Poland |
Biography
A representative of the AZS Kraków sports club, Zdzisław Nowak was one of the best long jumpers in Poland during the interwar period. Nowak was a four-time national champion in the event (1928–1930, 1932) and set five Polish records. His jump of 7.34 metres stood as a national record from 1934 to 1949. He was also part of the quartet that held the national record in the 4 x 100 metres relay. Nowak competed in the long jump at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics but suffered an injury in the qualification round and withdrew from the competition. He later became a coach and worked as a PE teacher at a school in Tarnów.
Personal Best: LJ – 7.38 (1934).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | POL |
Zdzisław Nowak | |||
| Long Jump, Men (Olympic) | 33 r1/2 |