Michal Gutowski

Olympian. Rtm, 17 Greater Poland Lancers Regiment. Chevalier, among others, of the Order of Virtuti Militari, Legion of Honor, Cross of Valor 5 times. General at rest.

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Born on September 14, 1910 in Maciszewice.

In September 1999, the equestrian community spread the news about the visit to Poland of General Michał Gutowski - a pre-war cavalryman, Olympian, living in Canada since the end of the war.

Thanks to the efforts of the Polish Equestrian Association, General Gutowski was a lecturer during a special session of the training course organized at the Stud of Stallions in Łąck. There I had the opportunity to meet a man who created the legend of interwar Polish equestrianism - one of the few who remembered and participated in the successes of Polish riders in international competitions.

Mr. Michał Gutowski was then 89 years old. He was in excellent physical and mental condition. Watching films from his 88th birthday in Łąck, during which he rode a horse, overcoming cross-country obstacles smoothly and stylishly, it was hard to hide admiration and reflect on his own future.
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Author: Jacek Grobelny

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