natalia maliszewska

Natalia Maliszewska is a decorated short track speed skater, holding multiple World and European Championship medals. After making history in 2015 as the first Polish short track skater to reach a World Cup podium with a second-place finish in the 500m event in Montreal, QC, Canada, Natalia Maliszewska rapidly ascended in the sport. This landmark achievement served as a springboard for her career, culminating in her participation in the 2018 Winter Olympics. That same pivotal year, Maliszewska solidified her international standing by earning a silver medal in the 500m at the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships, also held in Montreal, QC, Canada.

This accomplishment marked another historic milestone, as she became the first Polish short track skater to medal at a World Championship, setting a new benchmark for her country in the sport. Building on this trailblazing success, Maliszewska continued to break barriers. In 2019, she secured a European title in the 500m at the European Championships in Dordrecht, Netherlands, further cementing her position as a leading athlete and becoming the first Polish skater to claim a European short track championship. Her exceptional talent and consistent performance were globally recognized when she won the overall classification in the demanding 500m discipline during the 2018/19 World Cup season, outperforming a competitive international field and demonstrating her sustained elite capability.

Beyond her remarkable accomplishments on the ice, Maliszewska proudly serves her country as an Armed Forces Athlete, balancing her military duties with her rigorous training and competition schedule. Her profound dedication and outstanding achievements have garnered significant recognition, including being honored with the prestigious 2020 Best Athlete award at the annual sports awards of Bialystok, celebrating her exemplary contributions to the world of short track speed skating.