Athlete, Business Owner

Physical Education, Physiotherapy - University of Szczecin, Poland

Husband Roman Kulesza, daughter Jagna [2017]

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MKS Kusy Szczecin [Poland]

Roman Kulesza [personal, husband], POL (gs24.pl, 02 Jul 2018)

Her husband Roman Kulesza has also represented Poland in artistic gymnastics, including at 2012 Olympic Games in London, and the 2015 European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Facebook profile, 16 Jul 2018; SportsDeskOnline, 12 Oct 2018)

She suffered an ankle injury two weeks before the 2015 European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan, and was forced to withdraw from the event. (ig24.pl, 28 May 2015)

She began training as a gymnast at age seven in Szczecin, Poland. (intlgymnast.com, 29 Jun 2008; thelittlegym.eu, 15 Feb 2018)

Her friend's mother was a coach and took her to her first training session. Also her mother was involved in this sport. (intlgymnast.com, 29 Jun 2008; prestizszczecin.pl, 01 Dec 2012)

To win a medal on home soil at the 2019 European Championships in Szczecin, Poland, compete at the 2019 World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, and the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. (polskieradio.pl, 23 Aug 2018; Instagram profile, 09 Jul 2018; tvp.pl, 03 Jul 2018; 24kurier.pl, 21 Nov 2017)

Winning gold in the all-around event at the 2018 National Championships in Gdansk, Poland, and finishing 11th on floor at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. (polskieradio.pl, 23 Aug 2018; polsatsport.pl, 14 Feb 2015)

General
BUSINESS OWNER
She owns Leo Gym, which specialises in gymnastic outfits and equipment. She and her husband run The Little Gym in Szczecin, Poland, which specialises in gymnastics classes for children. (Facebook profile, 05 Oct 2018; 24kurier.pl, 21 Nov 2017)

RETIREMENT AND COMEBACK
After failing to earn selection for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, she considered retirement, but instead took a break from the sport to give birth to her first child, a daughter, in June 2017. She returned to competition at the 2018 National Championships in Gdansk, Poland. "It's hard to give up on something you have done your entire life, so after a short break from professional sport, you start to miss it. I took a breath being away from sport and I have to admit that already during pregnancy I was missing gymnastics. I wanted to proof to myself that I could return." (polskieradio.pl, 23 Aug 2018; sport.onet.pl, 01 Jul 2018; 24kurier.pl, 21 Nov 2017)

OLYMPIC TATTOO
She has tattoo of the Olympic rings on her back. (theguardian.com, 13 Aug 2012)

Last update : 2018-10-12