Klaudia Kazimierska and Jakub Szymański win Złote Kolce 2026

Klaudia Kazimierska and Jakub Szymański have been named the best athletes of the season at the Orlen Złote Kolce Śląskie 2026 gala, held at the Silesian Stadium in Chorzów.

Kazimierska, a 1500m specialist, secured the award following a dominant season that included winning the Diamond League final in Brussels and the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest. She also set a new Polish record in the 1500m with a time of 3:54.05.

Jakub Szymański earned the men's title after a successful year highlighted by becoming the indoor world champion in the 60m hurdles and winning a bronze medal at the European Championships in the 110m hurdles. Szymański also established a new national record in the indoor 60m hurdles with a time of 7.37 seconds.