In the 1932 Summer Olympics, Walasiewicz represented Poland. In the 100 m dash, Walasiewicz equaled the current world record of 11.9 seconds and won the gold medal. On the same day, she finished 6th out of 9 in the discus throw event. Upon her return to Poland, she almost instantly became a well-known personality. She was welcomed by crowds in the port of Gdynia, and a few days later, she was awarded the Golden Cross of Merit for her achievements. She was again chosen the most popular Polish person in sports, and held that title for three years.
In the 1932 Summer Olympics Walasiewicz represented Poland In the 100 m dash Walasiewicz equaled the current world record of 119 seconds and won the gold medal On the same day she finished 6th out of 9 in the discus throw event Upon her return to Poland she almost instantly became a well-known personality She was welcomed by crowds in the port of Gdynia and a few days later she was awarded the Golden Cross of Merit for her achievements She was again chosen the most popular Polish person in sports and held that title for three years