Olympic, world, and European medalists form a powerhouse team that dominated in 2019 and 2021, and secured second place in 2023.
The Polish Athletics Federation has unveiled its formidable squad of 46 athletes set to compete in the First Division of the European Team Championships. The event takes place at Madrid’s Vallehermoso Stadium from June 27th to 29th. Poland, two-time continental champions, is holding nothing back for this crucial competition, where they’ve consistently showcased their dominance over the past decade. Featuring a roster of Olympic, World, and European medalists, this team has its sights set firmly on a historic third title.
Poland has a remarkable record in the European Team Championships, consistently finishing on the podium in recent editions. After a second-place finish in Lille in 2017, they clinched back-to-back titles as hosts in 2019 (Bydgoszcz) and 2021 (Silesia). In 2023, also in Silesia, they nearly achieved a treble, finishing a close second to Italy. Now, in Madrid 2025, they’re once again strong favorites for the gold. It’s challenging to pinpoint a single leader within this star-studded national team, as talent abounds across almost all disciplines.
In speed events, Natalia Bukowiecka leads the charge. She’s an Olympic bronze medalist and World silver medalist in the 400 meters, also boasting an Olympic gold in the mixed relay and a silver with the women’s relay from Tokyo 2020. Ewa Swoboda, a European silver medalist in the 100 meters, will also be a key contributor. The hurdles feature formidable talents like Jakub Szymanski, a World Indoor champion, and Pia Skrzyszowska, the reigning European outdoor bronze medalist and 2022 European champion.On the middle distance front, 800-meter specialist Anna Wielgosz arrives in Madrid as a stellar Indoor European Champion. Keep an eye on Under-23 athlete Filip Rak, who is quickly establishing himself as one of the most promising 1500-meter specialists, evidenced by his impressive 3:32.53 mark at the Rome Diamond League.
Jumps and Throws: A Wealth of Experience
The legendary Piotr Lisek, a three-time World medalist in pole vault, will aim to secure maximum points for Poland in what will be one of his final appearances for the national team, competing with the stunning backdrop of Madrid’s Royal Palace. In high jump, Maria Zodzik will be looking for her first major result with the Polish team, building on her two consecutive podium finishes at recent Diamond League events. Poland’s throwing events are particularly strong. The indomitable Anita Włodarczyk, a 39-year-old world record holder, three-time Olympic champion, and four-time World champion in hammer throw, is sure to rack up significant points. Her male counterpart, Pawel Fajdek, a five-time World champion, will also be a major asset. In javelin throw, Maria Andrejczyk, an Olympic silver medalist from Tokyo 2020, rounds out this powerful throwing contingent.
POLAND NATIONAL TEAM FULL LIST
- 100 m: Ewa Swoboda, Oliwer Wdowik
- 200 m: Magdalena Niemczyk, Igor Bogaczynski
- 400 m: Natalia Bukowiecka, Maksymilian Szwed
- 800 m: Anna Wielgosz, Bartosz Kitlinski
- 1500 m: Klaudia Kazimierska, Filip Rak
- 5000 m: Weronika Lizakowska, Kamil Herzyk
- 100/110 m Hurdle: Pia Skrzyszowska, Jakub Szymanski
- 400 m Hurdles: Anna Maria Gryc, Pawel Miezainko
- 3000 m Steeplechase: Kinga Królik, Maciej Megier
- High Jump: Maria Zodzik, Mateusz Kolodziejski
- Pole Vault: Zofia Gaborska, Piotr Lisek
- Long Jump: Anna Matuszewicz, Piotr Tarkowski
- Triple Jump: Adrianna Laskowska, Wojciech Galik
- Shot Put: Klaudia Kardasz, Konrad Bukowiecki
- Discus Throw: Daria Zabawska, Oskar Stachnik
- Hammer Throw: Anita Wlodarczyk, Pawel Fajdek
- Javelin Throw: Maria Andrejczyk, Marcin Krukowski
- 4×100 m Male: Adrian Brzezinski, Dominik Kopec, Patryk Krupa, Lukasz Zak, Oliwer Wdowik, Igor Bogaczynski
- 4×100 m Female: Magdalena Stefanowicz, Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, Wiktora Gajosz, Jagoda Zukowska, Ewa Swoboda, Magdalena Niemczyk
- 4×400 m Mixed: Natalia Bukowiecka, Karolina Lozowska, Justyna Swiety-Ersetic, Maksymilian Szwed, Kajetan Duszynski, Daniel Soltysiak
The biggest European athletics event of 2025 is just around the corner, from June 27th to 29th at Vallehermoso Stadium. Tickets are still available via this link:
