Magdalena Abakanowicz was a Polish textile artist and sculptor, born in Falenty in 1930. She died in 2017.
Her honours include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta and Golden Medal for Merit to Culture.
Within athletics, Magdalena Abakanowicz is remembered for a record that stands up against anything her generation produced.
The public record credits Magdalena Abakanowicz with 5 recorded honours. Athletics is the oldest measured sport there is, and its records are the closest thing sport has to objective truth.
Achievements
- Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- Golden Medal for Merit to Culture
