A CENTURY OF OBSTACLES. POLES AT THE GAMES

Discover the fascinating story of Polish athletes over a hundred years of the Olympic Games. Daniel Lis's book is not just a story about sports, but above all, a captivating journey through human hopes, ambitions, fears, and dramatic choices that take place outside the stadiums.

• A new perspective on the well-known stories of Polish Olympians and Paralympians.
• Confrontation of sources and discovery of unknown documents.
• Description of the Polish thread of the attack in Munich – the bloodiest event in the history of the Games.
• Reflections on the choices of Polish skiers during the Soviet protest.
• Mysterious fates of a boxing champion in the times of Stalinism.
• Memories of weightlifter Ryszard Tomaszewski about martial law and the meeting with Prince Charles.
• Captivating narrative that turns the reader into a witness of events.

"A Century of Obstacles" is a book that combines elements of detective reconstruction, historical analysis, and personal memories. Daniel Lis, the editor of many valued publications, this time becomes the author himself, presenting readers with a rich collection of facts and anecdotes that shed new light on the history of Polish sports.

With extraordinary attention to detail, the author analyzes the fate of athletes who had to face not only rivals in the stadiums but also political and social challenges. This book is a tribute to those who fought for gold, silver, and bronze, and in the background of their struggles, great history was unfolding.

Małgorzata Szejnert, an outstanding Polish writer and reporter, recommends this book as a captivating story that takes the reader right into the middle of the events. Magdalena Grzebałkowska, the author of bestselling biographies, emphasizes the author's attention to detail and the correction of distortions, which deserves a gold medal.

This book is a must-read for all lovers of sports, history, and biographies. Let yourself be drawn into the fascinating story of Polish Olympians and Paralympians who have forever made their mark on history.