Born in Wielichowie, Poznan Voivodship, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak won 13 Polish National Championships titles in long distance and cross country events.
Krzyszkowiak rose into the international athletics scene at the 1956 Summer Olympics, where he missed the bronze medal by 7.4 seconds, finishing fourth. At the 1958 European Championships, Krzyszkowiak established himself as one the best European long distance runners, winning both 5000 m and 10 000 m.
Just two months before the Rome Olympics, Krzyszkowiak ran his first world record, clocking 8.31.4 in 3000 m steeplechase. At the Olympics itself, Krzyszkowiak finished seventh in 10 000 m, but won, as a main favourite, the 3000 m steeplechase.
After the Olympics, Krzyszkowiak decided to concentrate only to 3000 m steeplechase event, running his second world record in 1961, but was forced to retire from sports prematurely in 1963 due the injuries. After his running career, Krzyszkowiak worked as a coach. Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak died in Warsaw, aged 73.
Olympic medalists in athletics (men) | Olympic Champions in Men's steeplechase
2500 m steeplechase: George Orton | 2590 m steeplechase: Jim Lightbody | 3200 m steeplechase: Arthur Russell
Bydgoszcz, Poland - The sixth edition of the European Athletics Festival in Bydgoszcz will be a chance for the top Polish athletes to shine in front of their home audience.
The EAA permit meeting, which takes place in the ZdzislawKrzyszkowiak stadium on 1 June, will also feature top-class international fields in most events.
Of particular interest are the field event competitions, all featuring medallists from recent global championships.
Krzyszkowiak rose into the international athletics scene at the 1956 Summer Olympics, where he missed the bronze medal by 7.4 seconds, finishing fourth.
After the Olympics, Krzyszkowiak decided to concentrate only to 3000 m steeplechase event, running his second world record in 1961, but was forced to retire from sports prematurely in 1963 due the injuries.
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