Poland made their winter Olympics debut at Chamonix 1924, and has competed at every winter game ever since. The Polish contingent won 14 medals in the winter games, including two gold medals.
Cross country skier Justyna Kowalczyk (pictured) won gold in the 30km event at Vancouver 2010, one of two Poles to win gold in the winter Olympics. The other was Wojciech Fortuna, who won gold in the men's individual large hill ski jump at Sapporo 1972.
For Sochi, Poland will have 25 athletes, including quota spots in biathlon, speed skating and short track speed skating.
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