About Maria Śliwka
Lived 1935 – 1997 (aged 61). Maria Śliwka was a Polish volleyball player and shot putter.
Maria Śliwka (born Serkiz, later Panek, later Śliwka, on 7 December 1930 - 30 March 1997) was a Polish volleyball player. She was a member of Poland women's national volleyball team in 1957–1964, a bronze medalist of the Olympic Games Tokyo 1964, a bronze medalist of the World Championship 1962 and medalist of the European Championship (silver in 1963, bronze in 1958).
Career as player
National team Her first medal she won bronze of European Championship 1958 held in Czechoslovakia. In 1962 she won bronze medal of World Championship, and one year later silver of European Championship 1963. In 1964 she took part in Olympic Games Tokyo 1964. She played in all five matches and Poland, including Śliwka, won bronze medal in the Olympic tournament. Śliwka played in national team 118 times.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maria Śliwka?
volleyball player
When was Maria Śliwka born?
Maria Śliwka was born on 7 December 1935 in Biłgoraj.
When did Maria Śliwka die?
Maria Śliwka died on 30 March 1997 in Wrocław.
What was Maria Śliwka's occupation?
Maria Śliwka was a volleyball player and shot putter.
What nationality was Maria Śliwka?
Maria Śliwka was Polish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maria Śliwka. https://biography.guide/maria-sliwka/
MLA: "Maria Śliwka." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maria-sliwka/.
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