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Promoting 'Alpine Skiing from Amateurs to Professionals': An Event at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw

This special event highlighted Marcin Szafrański's comprehensive guide on alpine skiing techniques and history for all skill levels.

Discover details of the book promotion for 'Alpine skiing from amateurs to professionals' hosted by the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw. Authored by former Olympian Marcin Szafrański, this publication covers essential skiing techniques, equipment guidance, and training. It also explores the sport's history, legendary figures, and international ski resorts, appealing to both beginners and experienced skiers.

About Promocja książki „Narciarstwo alpejskie od amatorów do zawodowców” at Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw

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Exhibition summary

This event page details the promotion of the book 'Narciarstwo alpejskie od amatorów do zawodowców' (Alpine skiing from amateurs to professionals) held at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw. The book, authored by Marcin Szafrański, covers equipment, technique, sports skiing, and training for all levels.

Curatorial context

On December 10th, the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw hosted the promotion of the book "Narciarstwo alpejskie od amatorów do zawodowców" (Alpine skiing from amateurs to professionals), published by BOSZ. The book's author, Marcin Szafrański, is a former Polish champion and two-time Olympian in alpine skiing. The publication is aimed at both beginners and professional skiers, covering essential aspects such as equipment selection, on-slope warm-ups, skiing posture, turn phases, body balance, and sports skiing techniques. It also features profiles of legendary skiers and descriptions of international ski resorts. The final chapter provides off-season training exercises recommended by the author. Marcin Szafrański, born in 1971, is a distinguished figure in Polish alpine skiing, having won twelve national championships and participated in the 1992 Albertville and 1994 Lillehammer Olympic Games. His expertise extends to commenting on ski competitions for Eurosport and organizing ski trips. He has authored several books promoting skiing, including 'Na narty w Europie', 'Trening i taktyka mistrzów', and 'Narciarstwo od A do Z'.

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Promocja książki „Narciarstwo alpejskie od amatorów do zawodowców” key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Dec 10, 2015 – Dec 10, 2015
Artist line / attribution
The event featured Marcin Szafrański, the author of the book. The promotion was co-hosted by Tomasz Jagodziński, Director of the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw, and Bogdan Szymanik, Director and co-owner of BOSZ publishing house.
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