About Tadeusz Śliwak
Lived 1908 – 1991 (aged 82). Tadeusz Śliwak was a Polish athletics competitor.
Tadeusz Śliwak (20 November 1908 – 26 February 1991) was a Polish sprinter. He competed in the men's 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He served with the Polish Air Force at the beginning of the World War II and later made his way to England to serve with the 307th Polish Night-Fighter Squadron as a navigator. He was attached to the RAF from 1941 to 1945. After spending six years in Argentina, he immigrated to Winnipeg and married Dorothy Constable. He was employed with Canada Post until his retirement in 1974. Śliwak was a multi-linguist and translated during the Pan-American Games held in Winnipeg, as well as for various organisations in the city over the years.
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Who was Tadeusz Śliwak?
Polish sportsperson and athletics competitor (1908-1991)
When was Tadeusz Śliwak born?
Tadeusz Śliwak was born on 20 November 1908 in Buchach.
When did Tadeusz Śliwak die?
Tadeusz Śliwak died on 26 February 1991 in Winnipeg.
What was Tadeusz Śliwak's occupation?
Tadeusz Śliwak was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Tadeusz Śliwak?
Tadeusz Śliwak was Polish.
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