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Danuta Straszynska

POLWomen

Birth dateFeb 4, 1942

BirthplaceOstrowiec Świętokrzyski, Poland

Height1.64 m

Weight-

Danuta Julia Straszyńska (born 4 February 1942) is a Polish former hurdler and sprinter who competed at two Olympic Games. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts

100 m hurdles

12.91

#433 all-time

60 m hurdles

8.4h

1972 season best

12.91

Sep 7, 1972 · Olympiastadion, München (GER)

Age

84 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 100 m hurdles 12.91 (#433 all-time), 60 m hurdles 8.4h, 1972 season best 12.91 (Sep 7, 1972, Olympiastadion, München (GER)) · 84 years old

Personal bests

400m

56.2HT

100mH

12.91

#433 all-time

4x100m

44.4HT

60mHi

8.4HT

80MetresHu

10.60

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1972	100mH	12.91	+0.5	Sep 7, 1972	↑	Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1972	400m	56.2h	-	Sep 17, 1972	-	-
1971	60mHi	8.4h	-	Mar 13, 1971	-	European Indoor Championships
1971	100mH	13.34	+0.0	Aug 13, 1971	↑	Helsinki European Championships
1970	100mH	13.4h	+1.3	Jun 20, 1970	↑	-
1968	80MetresHu	10.60	-	Oct 18, 1968	↑	-
1968	4x100m	53.02	-	Oct 19, 1968	↓	Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1966	80MetresHu	10.8h	+0.0	Sep 3, 1966	↑	Budapest European Championships
1966	4x100m	44.4h	-	Sep 4, 1966	↓	Budapest European Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	56.2HT	-	Sep 17	Rieti
100mH	13.2HT	-	Sep 17	Rieti
100mH	13.18	-0.6	Sep 8	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
100mH	12.91	+0.5	Sep 7	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
100mH	13.03	-0.6	Sep 4	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.34	+0.0	Aug 13	Helsinki European Championships
100mH	13.39	+0.2	Aug 12	Helsinki European Championships
100mH	13.50	+0.0	Aug 12	Helsinki European Championships
100mH	13.50	-	Aug 10	Helsinki European Championships
100mH	13.39	+0.2	Aug 10	Helsinki European Championships
100mH	13.34	-	Aug 10	Helsinki European Championships
60mHi	8.5HT	-	Mar 14	European Indoor Championships
60mHi	8.5HT	-	Mar 13	European Indoor Championships
60mHi	8.4HT	-	Mar 13	European Indoor Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.4HT	+1.3	Jun 20	Janusz Kusociński Memorial, Warszawa

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x100m	53.02	-	Oct 19	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
80MetresHu	10.66	+0.0	Oct 18	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
80MetresHu	10.60	-	Oct 18	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
80MetresHu	10.72	+2.0	Oct 17	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
80MetresHu	10.9HT	+0.2	Sep 4	Budapest European Championships
4x100m	44.4HT	-	Sep 4	Budapest European Championships
4x100m	44.7HT	-	Sep 3	Budapest European Championships
80MetresHu	10.8HT	+0.0	Sep 3	Budapest European Championships
80MetresHu	10.9HT	+0.0	Sep 2	Budapest European Championships
80MetresHu	10.8HT	-	Aug 30	Budapest European Championships
4x100m	44.7HT	-	Aug 30	Budapest European Championships
80MetresHu	10.9HT	+0.2	Aug 30	Budapest European Championships
4x100m	44.4HT	-	Aug 30	Budapest European Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Danuta Straszynska's 100 m hurdles personal best?

Danuta Straszynska's 100 m hurdles personal best is 12.91, set on Sep 7, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER), #433 on the all-time list.

Which events does Danuta Straszynska compete in?

Danuta Straszynska competes in the 100 m hurdles and 60 m hurdles.

How did Danuta Straszynska perform in 1972?

1972 season best: 12.91, set on Sep 7, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER).

Danuta Straszynska

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1972

1971

1970

1968

1966

Honours

Frequently asked questions