Witold Bańka
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| Witold Bańka | |
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| File:Witold Bańka Pedro's Cup Łódź 2016.jpg | |
| Minister of Sport and Tourism | |
| Assumed office November 12, 2015 |
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| President | Andrzej Duda |
| Prime Minister | Beata Szydło |
| Preceded by | Adam Korol |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1984 Tychy, Poland |
| Political party | none |
| Alma mater | University of Silesia in Katowice |
| Profession | Sprinter Political scientist |
Witold Bańka (born October 3, 1984) is a Polish former 400 metres sprinter[1] turned politician. Since November 2015, he has been the Minister of Sport and Tourism in the cabinet of Beata Szydło.
Athletic career
Bańka's biggest achievement as an athlete was the bronze medal in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2007 World Championships although he only competed in the heats. He also won several relay medals at lower level competitions. He retired from professional sport in 2012 having failed to qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics.[2]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  Poland |
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| 2005 | European U23 Championships | Erfurt, Germany | 1st | 4x400 m relay | 3:04.41 |
| 2007 | Universiade | Bangkok, Thailand | 1st | 4x400 m relay | 3:02.05 |
| World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 7th (h) | 4x400 m relay | 3:02.391 | |
| 2009 | Universiade | Belgrade, Serbia | 2nd | 4x400 m relay | 3:05.69 |
1He was not selected for the final where the Polish team finished third but also received a bronze medal.
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 200 metres – 21.83 (+1.5 m/s, Bielsko-Biała 2006)
- 400 metres – 46.11 (Osaka 2007)
Indoor
- 400 metres – 48.87 (Spała 2009)
References
- ↑ Witold Bańka profile at IAAF
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