The walk of life - Pole takes gold at European Championships in Munich

Robert Korzeniowski has won the gold medal in the 50 km walk at the European Athletics Championships in Munich, beating the world record, a remarkable feat for a 33-year old athlete. Korzeniowski walked the second half of the distance alone, as his competitors could not maintain his pace. In recent years he has been winning the 50 km walk at every major athletics tournament, including the World Championships. He has also won three Olympic gold medals, one in Atlanta and two in Sydney. Meanwhile, Anna Olichwierczuk took bronze in the women's 400 meter hurdles. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p. 1) T.J.