Danuta Straszyńska
Polish hurdler and sprinter
Danuta Julia Straszyńska (born 4 February 1942) is a Polish former hurdler and sprinter who competed at two Olympic Games.
Biography
Straszyńska won the 80 metres hurdles title at the 1965 Universiade in 10.6 seconds
Straszyńska won the British WAAA Championships title in the 80 metres hurdles event at the 1966 WAAA Championships. She also won a gold medal in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1966 European Championships.
She went on to finish sixth in the 80 metres hurdles final at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics in 10.6 seconds and competed in the 100 metres hurdles at the 1972 Olympics Games in Munich.
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