The prestigious title of “Sportowiec Roku” (Sportswoman of the Year) 2025 has been awarded to Klaudia Zwolińska following a vote by sports fans. This recognition comes as the plebiscyt, organized by Przegląd Sportowy, celebrates its 100th anniversary. Zwolińska’s achievements this past year mark a significant milestone in Polish sports.
Klaudia Zwolińska’s Historic Achievements
Klaudia Zwolińska has had a groundbreaking year. She became a double world champion in whitewater kayaking in Australia, winning in both the C1 and K1 categories. In addition, she secured a bronze medal in kayak cross, making history as the first female athlete to accomplish this feat.
Last year, she placed ninth in the same plebiscyt, but her determination led her to improve her ranking significantly this time around. Zwolińska outperformed some of Poland’s top athletes, including:
- Iga Świątek – Wimbledon champion 2025
- Wilfredo Leon – Polish volleyball champion and bronze medalist 2025
- Robert Lewandowski – football star
- Robert Kubica – Le Mans 24-hour race winner
- Aleksandra Mirosław – world champion in speed climbing
Emotions and Reflections
Upon receiving her award, the 27-year-old expressed her pride and emotional gratitude. Zwolińska noted, “Polish kayakers have consistently brought home medals from every Olympic Games. We are riding a wave of success in Poland, and we intend to keep going.”
Summary of Awards and Rankings
The 2025 Sportswoman of the Year rankings featured a lineup of distinguished athletes:
| Rank | Sport | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kayak | Klaudia Zwolińska |
| 2 | Tennis | Iga Świątek |
| 3 | Volleyball | Wilfredo Leon |
| 4 | Speedway | Bartosz Zmarzlik |
| 5 | Automobile | Robert Kubica |
| 6 | Athletics | Maria Żodzik |
| 7 | Football | Robert Lewandowski |
| 8 | Basketball | Mateusz Ponitka |
| 9 | Climbing | Aleksandra Mirosław |
| 10 | Automobile | Mikołaj “Miko” Marczyk |
The event also recognized other categories, naming Tomasz Dylak as Coach of the Year and the Polish men’s volleyball team as Team of the Year. The prestigious awards highlight the depth of talent in Polish sports and set a high bar for future competitions.
