Poland’s Aleksandra Mirosław seized the gold medal in speed climbing at the Paris Olympics, with compatriot Aleksandra Kałucka taking home the bronze. The event, held on the outskirts of Paris, turned into a sea of red and white as ecstatic Polish fans celebrated their athletes’ stunning achievements.
Mirosław narrowly outpaced China’s Lijuan Deng by a mere 0.08 seconds in a thrilling final that secured her the first Polish gold in this year’s games. Meanwhile, Kałucka showed remarkable composure against Rajiah Sallsabill of Indonesia, a top contender for several years, to claim the third spot on the podium.
PIERWSZE POLSKIE ZŁOTO W PARYŻU! 😍
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MISTRZYNI ALEKSANDRA MIROSŁAW 🥇 pic.twitter.com/djk5eAImnF
The emotional impact of the victories was palpable among the Polish supporters, many of whom had traveled from different parts of Poland to support their national athletes. Chants of “We did it!” echoed around the climbing arena as fans shared tears of joy and pride while the national anthem, Mazurek Dąbrowskiego, played in the background.
𝐖𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐤𝐢 𝐝𝐳𝐢𝐞𝐧́ 𝐝𝐥𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐣 𝐰𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐳𝐤𝐢! Aleksandra Kałucka z brązowym medalem 😍🥉 pic.twitter.com/WYhtCb2KC3
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Monika from Kalisz expressed her overwhelming emotions, stating that although she had been at the games for several days, it was this event that truly moved her. She described the difficulty in cheering due to the intensity of the moment but looked forward to more thrilling experiences as they headed to watch volleyball.
Barbara from Kozienice talked about the zenith of emotions reached when the Polish athletes performed their “miracles” on the climbing walls. The crowd’s energy was described as incredible, with emotions expected to linger for a long time.
First-time spectator Olga from Rzeszow shared her awe at the extraordinary achievements of the climbers, celebrating the honor of hearing and singing the national anthem at such a pivotal moment.