American Sprinter Eyes Poland | Poland News

Poland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

A 23-year-old American sprinter, Sam Blaskowski, with a blazing 9.89-second 100m personal best, is poised to switch allegiance to Poland — a move that could shatter their long-standing national record. Motivated by ancestral ties dating back to 1905, he’s getting legal and coaching support from Poland to fast-track citizenship. Though not guaranteed, his heritage offers a pathway — and the Polish president holds final authority. This isn’t unprecedented: Poland has welcomed athletes like a Russian speed skater before, aiming to revitalize its track and field roster after Olympic…