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Barbara Sobotta
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Barbara Sobotta
Medal record
Women’s Athletics
Representing  Poland
Olympic Games
Bronze 1960 Rome 4×100 m relay
European Championships
Gold 1958 Stockholm 200 metres
Gold 1962 Belgrade 4 x 100 m relay
Bronze 1958 Stockholm 4 x 100 m relay
Bronze 1962 Belgrade 200 metres
Universiade
Gold 1961 Sofia 200 m

Barbara Sobotta (born Janiszewska) was a famous Polish athlete. She was born on December 4, 1936, in Poznań and passed away on November 20, 2000, in Kraków. Barbara was known for her amazing speed in sprint races.

Barbara's Big Wins

Barbara Sobotta achieved many great things in her sports career. She was a top sprinter for Poland.

European Championships

In 1958, Barbara competed in the European Championships held in Stockholm. She won a gold medal in the 200 metres race! This was a huge win for her.

She also won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metres relay at the same event. A relay race is where a team of runners passes a baton.

Later, in 1962, Barbara won another gold medal. This was in the 4 x 100 metres relay at the European Championships in Belgrade. She also earned a bronze medal in the 200 metres race there.

Olympic Games Success

Barbara Sobotta represented Poland at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. This was a very exciting time for her.

She and her teammates, Teresa Wieczorek, Celina Jesionowska, and Halina Richter, worked together. They won a bronze medal in the women's 4 x 100 metres relay race. This was a proud moment for Poland.

Universiade Gold

In 1961, Barbara competed in the Summer Universiade in Sofia. This event is like the Olympics for university students. She showed her speed once again. Barbara won a gold medal in the 200 metres race.

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