After graduating in economics in Krakow in 1951 she had a long career in archery, spanning from 1953 to 1979, followed by coaching work. Besides the world allround title in 1967, she was six time national allround champion and won six world titles in individual archery disciplines.
She married Stanisław, an engineer, and changed her last name to Cugowska. They have a son Jacek (b. 1963), a painter, and live in Warsaw.
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