Violetta Szyszkowski

Biography

Club:

Legia

Languages spoken:

English and Polish

Idols (in sport or other):

Mother Teresa

Favourite activities outside of sport:

Riding a motorcycle, climbing

Sibling(s) Name(s) (date of birth):

Angelika (January 4, 1990), Artur (April10,1984)

Pre-competition rituals / superstitions:

I have a plush toy with me during all the competitions

Training Location(s):

Warsaw, Poland

Preferred sport events / Specialties:

Shooting

Coach(es):

Katarzyna Klepacz-Bartoszek

Senior national athlete since:

2009

Nickname (s):

Viola

College/ University (year graduated):

York University 2009, Bradford University and Kozminski University 2011

Focus of studies:

Human Resources Management; International Business Management

Org./ charities supported:

The Weekend to End Breast Cancer

Other sports participated in:

Hiking, Horseback riding, Swimming, Running

Favourite movies / TV shows:

Big Bang Theory

Favourite quote / motto:

‘Winners never quit, quitters never win.’

It would surprise you to know that I …:

ride motorcycles

National titles (include event, year):

Vice Champion 2008 Sport Pistol
Vice Champion 2010 Air Pistol
Vice Champion 2011 Air Pistol

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2011:

Vice Champion in Air Pistol

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2010:

Vice Champion in Air Pistol

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2008:

Vice Champion in Sport Pistol