Seroczynska, Elwira (1931–)
Seroczynska, Elwira (1931–)
Polish speedskater. Name variations: Elwira Seroczyńska. Born Elwira Potapowicz, May 1, 1931, in Vilnius, Poland.
Won a silver medal for 1,500 at Squaw Valley Olympics (1960); competed at Innsbruck Olympics (1964), but did not medal.
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