Melania Maria Sinoracka (13 June 1923 – 28 February 1975) was a Polish javelin thrower. She competed at the 1948 Olympics and placed 11th.[1]
 Sinoracka in 1948 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 June 1923 Toruń, Poland |
| Died | 28 February 1975 (aged 51) Toruń, Poland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Javelin throw |
| Club | Pomorzanin, Toruń Związkowca Kraków |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 39.85 m (1948)[1] |
Sinoracka was born in a working family, and in 1937 began working as a saleswoman for the Toruń Railway. After World War II she was moved to the State Railways Directorate in Toruń and stayed there until 1950. In 1950–1952 she worked at a factory of water meters, and in 1952–1957 at a garment factory.[2]
Sinoracka took up gymnastics in 1937 and changed to athletics in 1938. She won the Polish javelin title in 1947 and 1948; she was also successful in the shot put and played volleyball at the national level.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Melania Sinoracka. sports-reference.com
- ^ a b Melania Sinoracka. Polish Olympic Committee
