Stanisława Walasiewicz, Polish-American runner (born 1911)

Stanisława Walasiewicz

Polish-American athlete (1911–1980)

Stanisława Walasiewicz, also known as Stefania Walasiewicz, and Stella Walsh, was a Polish-American track and field athlete, who became a women's Olympic champion in the 100 metres. Born in Poland and raised in the United States, she became an American citizen in 1947.