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Aleksandra MiroslawPolish athlete, rock climber
Date of Birth: 02.02.1994
Country:  Poland |
Content:
- Early Life and Introduction to Climbing
- Rising Star in Speed Climbing
- World Dominance and Olympic Debut
- Stellar World Cup Performances
- Olympic Fourth Place and World Record
- Personal Life
Early Life and Introduction to Climbing
Aleksandra Mirosław (née Rudzińska) was born on February 2, 1994, in Lublin, Poland. She began her journey as a swimmer before discovering her passion for rock climbing at the age of seven. Inspired by her older sister, Małgorzata, she joined the Skarpa climbing club in Lublin.
Rising Star in Speed Climbing
Mirosław's talent in speed climbing quickly became evident. In 2014, she joined KW Kotłownia Lublin and made her international debut at the 2017 World Games, where she placed fifth. Her breakthrough came in 2018, where she won a bronze medal at the World Championships in Gijón, Spain.
World Dominance and Olympic Debut
In 2018, Mirosław's dominance in speed climbing became undeniable. She claimed her first World title at the Innsbruck World Championships and successfully defended it in 2019 at the Hachioji World Championships. The latter performance also earned her a spot at the 2020 Olympic Games in the combined event.
Stellar World Cup Performances
Mirosław's success extended to the World Cup circuit. She secured two victories in speed climbing: in Chamonix (2018) and Wujiang (2019). Prior to that, she had placed second in Chamonix (2016) and third in Wujiang (2016).
Olympic Fourth Place and World Record
At the Tokyo Olympics, Mirosław made history by setting a new world record in speed climbing in the qualification round. However, she faced challenges in bouldering and lead climbing, ultimately placing fourth overall. Despite her disappointment, she became the first Polish woman to reach an Olympic rock climbing final.
Personal Life
Mirosław previously competed under her maiden name, Aleksandra Rudzińska. She is married to her coach, Mateusz Mirosław.
