Rider, breeder, trainer, activist of the Polish Equestrian Association. One of the architects of the legend of Polish driving.
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Born on May 12, 1950 in Łódź.
Read the first part of the biography of Marek Zaleski, who, together with Kazimierz Stawiński (SO Starogard Gdański), Czesław Matławski (SO Gniezno), Andrzej Ogodzinski (SO Bogusławice), Tadeusz Czermiński (SO Sieraków), Zbigniew Dąbrowski (SO Książ), Zbigniew Markowicz (SO Starogard Gdański) was a continuator of the successes of Polish driving:
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“Father Wacław. Mother Hanna née Zielińska. Wife Renata née Dziurla. A graduate of the Central School of Planning and Statistics, the Agricultural University of Lublin.
Horsemanship is in his blood. Grandfather, Kazimierz Zaleski, worked at the Horse Racing Track in Służewiec. Father, Wacław Zaleski, Knight of the Order of Virtuti Militari - horseman, officer of the 1st Regiment of Mounted Riflemen."
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The entire article and other sources can be found in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library (click)
Authors: Witold Duński
Author of photos: Piotr Czyrwik
Below you will find links to related materials in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library.
Entry updated: 05.06.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX
Mark Zaleski died on July 03, 2021 in Poznań.
He was buried in the cemetery in Marysin Wawerski at 152 Korkowa Street.
Publications in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library:
Click on the links below to access related materials in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library (will open in a new tab):
Andrzej Michalski's memories of Marek Zalewski | MOVIE
"Marek Zaleski" (2012) - Witold Danish
“Around the World Championships in Poznań” (1995) – Zbigniew Prus-Niewiadomski
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Respect - Polish Carriage | Winners 100 Stars
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