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Polish Athletic Association

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Polish Athletic Association
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The Polish Athletics Association (Polish: Polski Związek Lekkiej AtletykiPZLA) is the governing body for the sport of athletics in Poland. Current president is Sebastian Chmara.

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History

PZLA was founded in 1919 and was affiliated to the IAAF in 1921.[1]

Former presidents:

  • 1919–1921: Tadeusz Kuchar
  • 1921–1926: Bronisław Kowalewski
  • 1926–1930: Jerzy Misiński
  • 1930–1939: Wacław Znajdowski
  • 1945–1949: Walenty Foryś
  • 1949–1965: Czesław Foryś
  • 1965–1967: Michał Godlewski
  • 1967: Henryk Krzemiński
  • 1967–1969: Witold Gerutto
  • 1969–1972: Andrzej Majkowski
  • 1972–1973: Adam Zborowski
  • 1973–1976: Piotr Nurowski
  • 1976–1978: Stefan Milewski
  • 1978–1980: Piotr Nurowski
  • 1980–1984: Czesław Ząbecki
  • 1984–1986: Leszek Wysłocki
  • 1986–1988: Mieczysław Kolejwa (caretaker)
  • 1988–1989: Jan Mulak (curator PZLA)
  • 1989–1997: Czesław Ząbecki
  • 1997–2009: Irena Szewińska
  • 2009–2016: Jerzy Skucha
  • 2016–2024: Henryk Olszewski
  • 2024–: Sebastian Chmara
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Affiliations

PZLA is the national member federation for Poland in the following international organisations:

National records

PZLA maintains the Polish records in athletics.

Kit suppliers

Poland's kits are currently supplied by Polish sportswear company 4F.

References

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