Celina Jesionowska: key obituary facts
Is Celina Jesionowska dead? Yes. Celina Jesionowska died on July 22, 2026, at age 92.
Cause of death: Celina Jesionowska's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Celina Jesionowska known for?
She was a Polish sprinter.
More about Celina Jesionowska
Born: 3 November 1933.
Place of birth: Łomża.
Gender: female.
Occupation: sprinter, athletics competitor.
Nationality: Poland.
Occupations: Accountant and athlete.
Years active: 1953–1966.
Celina Jesionowska, the Polish sprinter who competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics, died on July 22, 2026.
She was 92. Born in Łomża on November 3, 1933, Jesionowska was known for running the 100 and 200 metres, and later the 400 metres, during an athletic career that spanned from 1953 to 1966.
She represented Poland in Rome in the 4 x 100 metres relay at the 1960 Games, where she helped her team — Teresa Wieczorek, Barbara Janiszewska and Halina Richter — win the bronze medal. She also competed in three European Championships.