Bronisław Czech
Photo from 1934 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 July 1908 |
| Died | 4 June 1944 (aged 35) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Poland |
| Sport | Skiing |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 79.5 m (261 ft) Ponte di Legno, Kin. of Italy (1931) |
Bronisław "Bronek" Czech (Polish pronunciation: [brɔˈɲiswaf ˈtʂɛx]; 25 July 1908 – 4 June 1944) was a Polish sportsman and artist. A gifted skier, he won championships of Poland 24 times in various skiing disciplines, including Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing and ski jumping. A member of the Polish national team at three consecutive Winter Olympics, he was also one of the pioneers of mountain rescue in the Tatra Mountains and a glider instructor. He was murdered in the Auschwitz concentration camp.