Maja Włoszczowska facts for kids
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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 | Rondo ambasador |
| Discipline | Mountain bike racing |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Cross-country |
Maja Martyna Włoszczowska (born on November 9, 1983, in Warsaw, Poland) is a famous Polish mountain biker. She is best known for winning two silver medals in cross-country cycling at the 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 Cycling Journey
Maja Włoszczowska has had an amazing career in mountain biking. She has competed in many big races around the world. Her hard work and talent have earned her many medals.
Olympic Success
Maja has won two silver medals at the Summer Olympics.
- In 2008, she won her first silver medal in mountain biking at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
- Eight years later, in 2016, she won another silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This shows how consistently good she is!
World and European Championships
Maja has also achieved great success at other major championships.
- In 2010, she became the world champion in elite cross-country mountain biking. This was a huge win for her!
- At the 2011 World Championships, she was close to winning again. She faced a challenge when she got a flat tire, which made her lose time. Even with that, she still finished in second place, earning a silver medal.
- She also won a gold medal at the European Championships in 2009.
- In 2015, she won a bronze medal in cross-country mountain biking at the first-ever European Games.
Special Race in Her Hometown
Since 2009, there has been a special mountain bike race named after Maja in her hometown of Jelenia Góra, Poland. It's called the "Jelenia Góra Trophy Maja Włoszczowska MTB Race." Many famous riders have taken part in this race.
Awards and Recognition
For her great achievements in sports, Maja Włoszczowska has received special awards.
- In 2008, she was given the Golden Cross of Merit. This is an important award in Poland that recognizes people for their service and achievements.
Major Achievements Overview
Maja Włoszczowska has won many important races and medals throughout her career. Here are some of her top achievements:
- 2003: 1st place at the UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships in Lugano, Switzerland.
- 2004: 2nd place at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Les Gets, France.
- 2005: 2nd place at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Livigno, Italy.
- 2008: 2nd place at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
- 2009: 1st place at the European XC Continental Championships in Zoetermeer, Netherlands.
- 2010: 1st place at the Elite Women's XC World Championships in Mont-Sainte-Anne.
- 2011: 2nd place at the Elite Women's XC World Championships in Champéry, Switzerland.
- 2016: 2nd place at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Images for kids
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Golden Cross of Merit, an award Maja received in 2008.
See also
In Spanish: Maja Włoszczowska para niños
