Maja Włoszczowska facts for kids
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Włoszczowska at the 2018 European Mountain Bike Championships
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Maja Martyna Włoszczowska |
| Born | 9 November 1983 Warsaw, Poland |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 54 kg (119 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Mountain bike racing |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Cross-country |
Maja Martyna Włoszczowska (born on November 9, 1983) is a famous Polish former mountain biker. She is best known for winning silver medals in cross-country cycling at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2016 Summer Olympics. Maja is also a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which helps organize the Olympic Games.
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Maja's Early Life and Education
Maja Włoszczowska was born in Warsaw, Poland. She was not just a talented athlete; she also focused on her studies. Maja went to the Wrocław University of Science and Technology. There, she studied something called financial and insurance mathematics. This shows she is smart both on and off the bike!
A Champion on the Bike
Maja Włoszczowska had an amazing career in mountain biking. She competed in many big races around the world. Her hard work and dedication led her to win many important medals.
Olympic Success
Maja is famous for her Olympic achievements. She won her first silver medal in mountain biking at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Eight years later, she proved her skill again. She earned another silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Winning two Olympic medals is a huge accomplishment!
World and European Championships
Besides the Olympics, Maja also shined in other major competitions.
Becoming a World Champion
In 2010, Maja became the world champion in elite cross-country mountain biking. This was a very proud moment for her and for Poland. She won the gold medal at the World Championships held in Mont Sainte-Anne.
Other Major Wins
Maja won a gold medal at the 2003 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships. She also won a gold medal at the 2009 European Mountain Bike Championships. She earned many silver and bronze medals at both World and European Championships throughout her career. These included races in France, Italy, Belgium, and Switzerland.
The Jelenia Góra Trophy Race
Since 2009, a special cross-country race has been named after Maja. It's called the "Jelenia Góra Trophy Maja Włoszczowska MTB Race." This race takes place in her hometown of Jelenia Góra. Many famous cyclists have competed in this event.
Awards and Recognition
For her incredible achievements in sports, Maja Włoszczowska received a special award. In 2008, she was given the Golden Cross of Merit. This is a high honor in Poland.
Images for kids
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Golden Cross of Merit
See also
In Spanish: Maja Włoszczowska para niños
