Janusz Kusociński
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Summary
Janusz Kusociński was born on January 15, 1907[1], in Warsaw[2]. He died on June 21, 1940[3], in Palmiry[4]. He worked as a long-distance runner[5], athletics competitor[6], runner[7], sports journalist[8], and coach[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (251 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Palmiry Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: Second Polish Republic[12]
- Occupation: Olympic champion[13]
- Field of work: athletics[14], long-distance running[15], sports journalism[16]
- Award received: Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17], Cross of Valour[18], Gold Cross of Merit[19], Silver Cross of Merit[20], Polish Sportspersonality of the Year[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Military branch: Q11799087[23]
- Head coach: Aleksander Klumberg[24]
- Commons category: Janusz Kusociński[25]
- Military, police or special rank: corporal[26]
- Cause of death: execution by shooting[27]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[28]
- Sport: athletics[29]
- Family name: Kusociński[30]
- Given name: Janusz[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Janusz Kusociński[32]
- Commons gallery: Janusz Kusociński[33]
- Described by source: Polish Biographical Dictionary[34]
- Participant in: 1932 Summer Olympics[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[36]
- Country for sport: Poland[37]
- Name in native language: Janusz Kusociński[38]
- Height: 167 cm[39]
- Mass: 72 kg[40]
- Sports discipline competed in: 5000 metres[41], long-distance running[42]
Why It Matters
Janusz Kusociński has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Janusz Kusociński born?
Janusz Kusociński was born in Warsaw[2].
Where did Janusz Kusociński die?
Janusz Kusociński passed away in Palmiry[4].
What did Janusz Kusociński do for work?
Janusz Kusociński worked as a long-distance runner[5], athletics competitor[6], runner[7], sports journalist[8], and coach[9].
What awards did Janusz Kusociński receive?
Honors received include Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17], Cross of Valour[18], Gold Cross of Merit[19], and Silver Cross of Merit[20].