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Natalia Kaczmarek
PolandActive- Born
- Jan 17, 1998 (28 years old)
- Birthplace
- Drezdenko, Poland
- Events
- 400 m · 300 Metres Short Track
Natalia Bukowiecka is a Polish sprinter born on January 17, 1998, in Drezdenko. She specializes in the 400 metres and has established herself as one of the premier quarter-milers in the world, becoming a cornerstone of Poland's dominant relay teams.
Bukowiecka is a three-time Olympic medallist, winning gold in the mixed 4x400 metres relay and silver in the 4x400 metres relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, followed by individual bronze in the 400 metres at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She has also claimed World Championships silver, European Championships gold and silver medals in individual events, and World Indoor Championships silver and bronze in relay events. She holds Polish national records in the 300m and 400m both indoors and outdoors, as well as relay records.
As one of the most decorated Polish sprinters in history, Bukowiecka has transformed Poland into a global powerhouse in 400m events. Her consistent performances at major championships and her national record-breaking achievements have inspired a new generation of Polish sprinters and cemented her legacy in European athletics.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 400 m 48.90 (#15 all-time), 300 Metres Short Track 36.20, 2026 season best 49.60 (Aug 22, 2026, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT)) · Last competition: ATHLOS London, Sep 18, 2026, 50.55 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 silver · National record (400 m) · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| World Championships | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 300m | 36.19 | – | Feb 3, 2026 | ACNW League |
| 2026 | 400m | 49.60 | – | Aug 22, 2026 | Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial |
| 2026 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 50.83 | – | Mar 21, 2026 | World Athletics Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 4x400Metre | 3:13.00 | – | May 2, 2026 | World Athletics Relays |
| 2026 | 4x400Metre Indoor | 3:24.76 | – | Mar 1, 2026 | Polish Indoor Championships, Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena, Toruń (i) |
| 2026 | 4x400m | 3:26.52 | – | May 3, 2026 | World Athletics Relays |
| 2025 | 200m | 22.83 | +0.2 | Jul 5, 2025 | Czesław Cybulski Memorial, Golęcin Stadion, Poznan |
| 2025 | 200m-short-track Indoor | 23.47 | – | Jan 19, 2025 | CMCM Luxembourg Indoor Meeting |