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Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak

1934 – 2026

Polish cross-country skier and biathlete

Biathlete Cross-country skier
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About Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak

Lived 1934 – 2026 (aged 91). Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak was a Polish biathlete and cross-country skier.

Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak (9 July 1934 – 2 February 2026) was a Polish biathlete. He competed at the 1956, 1960, 1964 and the 1968 Winter Olympics.

Gąsienica-Sobczak died on 2 February 2026, at the age of 91.

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Important facts

Born
9 July 1934, Kościelisko
Birth century
20th century
Died
2 February 2026
Occupation
Biathlete, cross-country skier
Nationality
Poland
Awards
Honored Master of Sports of Poland; Gold Medal "For Outstanding Sport Achievements"
Also known as
Józef Gąsienica Sobczak

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak?

Polish cross-country skier and biathlete

When was Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak born?

Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak was born on 9 July 1934 in Kościelisko.

When did Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak die?

Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak died on 2 February 2026.

What was Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak's occupation?

Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak was a biathlete and cross-country skier.

What nationality was Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak?

Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak

· Wikidata: Q1715086

· DBpedia: Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak

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