The Olympians from Iwonicz-Zdrój
Journal Title: Studies in Sport Humanities - Year 2015, Vol 17, Issue 17
Abstract
Iwonicz-Zdrój – a small health resort located in south- eastern Poland is also an important ski centre with a long, rich tradition and significant achievements. Thanks to practising skiing in families and passing on of a sporty lifestyle from generation to generation, this small town can boast Olympians who have represented Poland at the most important sporting event in the world for twenty years
Authors and Affiliations
Arkadiusz Włodarczyk
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