About Stanisław Karpiel
Lived 1909 – 1992 (aged 83). Stanisław Karpiel was a Polish ski jumper.
Stanisław Karpiel (May 8, 1909 – November 12, 1992) was a Polish cross-country skier who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics. He was born in Kościelisko and died in Zakopane.
In 1936 he was a member of the Polish cross-country relay team which finished seventh in the 4x10 km relay event. In the 50 km competition he finished 26th and in the 18 km event he finished 42nd.
During World War II he was a member of the Armia Krajowa and had an alias Bicz (whip). He was later awarded the Cross of Valor military decoration.
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Who was Stanisław Karpiel?
Polish cross-country skier
When was Stanisław Karpiel born?
Stanisław Karpiel was born on 8 May 1909 in Kościelisko.
When did Stanisław Karpiel die?
Stanisław Karpiel died on 12 November 1992 in Zakopane.
What was Stanisław Karpiel's occupation?
Stanisław Karpiel was a ski jumper.
What nationality was Stanisław Karpiel?
Stanisław Karpiel was Polish.
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