Tadeusz Ślusarski
Polish pole vaulter
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| Intro | Polish pole vaulter | |
| Places | Poland | |
| was | Athlete Pole vaulter | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 19 May 1950, Żary, Żary County, Lubusz Voivodeship, Poland | |
| Death | 17 August 1998Gmina Przybiernów, Goleniów County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland (aged 48 years) |
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Tadeusz Ślusarski (19 May 1950 in Żary – 17 August 1998 on the E65 road near Ostromice) was a Polish Olympic gold medalist in pole vault at the 1976 Olympics, as well as a silver medalist at the 1980 Olympics (behind another Polish champion Władysław Kozakiewicz).
He died in a car crash together with the Polish shot put gold medalist from the 1972 Munich Olympics, Władysław Komar.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Poland | ||||
| 1972 | Olympic Games | Munich, Germany | 11th (q) | 5.00 m |
| 1974 | European Indoor Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 1st | 5.35 m |
| European Championships | Rome, Italy | 7th | 5.20 m | |
| 1976 | Olympic Games | Montreal, Canada | 1st | 5.65 m |
| 1977 | Universiade | Sofia, Bulgaria | 2nd | 5.50 m |
| 1978 | European Indoor Championships | Milan, Italy | 1st | 5.45 m |
| 1980 | Olympic Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 2nd | 5.65 m |
| 1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 12th | 5.35 m |
| 1983 | European Indoor Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 5th | 5.50 m |
| World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 4th | 5.55 m | |