Magdalena Śliwa
# Magdalena Śliwa

Magdalena Joanna Śliwa (née Szryniawska; born 17 November 1969) is a Polish volleyball player, a member of Poland women's national volleyball team in 1990–2007, double European Champion (2003, 2005), three-time Polish Champion (1994, 1995, 2003), Italian Champion (2002).

## Personal life

She is married. On December 11, 1990 she gave birth to daughter Izabela, who is also volleyball player. Magdalena and her daughter played together in the same team - Atom Trefl Sopot in season 2010/2011.

## Career

### National team

On September 28, 2003 Poland women's national volleyball team, including Śliwa, beat Turkey (3–0) in final and won title of European Champion 2003. Two years later, Polish team with Śliwa in squad defended title and achieved second title of European Champion.

She was an assistant to Marco Bonitta for the Poland women's national volleyball team.

## Sporting achievements

### National team

* 2003 CEV European Championship
* 2005 CEV European Championship

### State awards

* 2005 Knight's Cross of Polonia Restituta
