| Stefan Adamczak | |
|---|---|
| Born |
27 November 1892 Mansfeld, Germany |
| Died |
September 1939 (aged 46) Katowice, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) |
Stefan Adamczak (27 November 1892 – September 1939) was a Polish pole vaulter and chorąży in the Polish Army. He competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1]
During World War I, he fought in the ranks of the Imperial German Army. Following Poland's restoration of independence in 1918, he joined Polish military forces. He fought in Polish-Soviet War and Polish-Ukrainian War. In September 1939, he took part in the defense of the city of Katowice during the German invasion of Poland, where he was most likely killed.
References[]
- ↑ "Stefan Adamczak Olympic Results". Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ad/stefan-adamczak-1.html. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
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