Stanisław Szlendak

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameStanisław•Szlendak
Used nameStanisław•Szlendak
Born21 May 1920 in Krynica-Zdrój, MałopolskiePOL
Died24 January 1998 (aged 77 years 8 months 3 days) in Krynica-Zdrój, MałopolskiePOL
AffiliationsKTH Krynica — Krynica-Zdrój, MałopolskiePOL
Podhale Nowy Targ — Nowy Targ, MałopolskiePOL
NOCPolandPOL

Biography

Stanisław Szlendak played ice hockey either side of World War II for multiple teams in the Polish league. Szlendak had his best success with KTH Krynica, winning the Polish championship in 1950 and finishing as a runner-up twice (1951, 1953). In 1952 he was selected to represent Poland at the Oslo Olympics, playing in goal for their eight matches. He had a memorable match against the United States where he was fouled multiple times, but continued to play despite needing stiches to his face.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) POL Stanisław Szlendak
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Poland 6