Maria Zandbang

Maria Zandbang
Photograph of a woman jumping a horse over an obstacle at a riding stadium full of spectators.
Zandbang on Zeppelin, 1913
Born
Maria Aniela Wodzińska

(1886-11-02)2 November 1886
Died30 October 1972(1972-10-30) (aged 85)
NationalityPolish
Other namesMaria Wodzińska-Zandbangowa, Marja Zandbangowa
Occupationcompetitive equestrian
Years active1911–1930
Children1
MotherMaria Kostrzewski-Wodzińska [pl]
RelativesFranciszek Kostrzewski (grandfather)

Maria Zandbang (2 November 1886 – 30 October 1972) was a Polish equestrian. She and her mother pioneered women's participation in horse riding as a sport in Poland. She held the record in the high jump for women's sidesaddle from 1926 into the 21st century.


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