With pride and joy, we are pleased to announce that representatives of the University of Rzeszów have once again proven that nothing is impossible! During the 10th AZS Polish Integration Swimming Championships, held on 9–11 May 2025 at the swimming pool of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, our students won a total of 7 individual medals and 1 relay medal, breaking their personal bests along the way.

On Wednesday, 4 June, a special ceremony was held at the University of Rzeszów to present congratulatory letters to our champions. Words of recognition and official letters were handed out by the Rector of the University, Prof. Adam Reich. The following students were honoured:

• Katarzyna Karakin (2nd year, Biology) – silver medal in 50 m breaststroke and bronze in 25 m freestyle. Kasia is not only a talented swimmer but also an active member of a scientific club – perfectly combining her passion for science and sport.
• Patryk Bem (2nd year, MA in Administration) – silver in 25 m and bronze in 50 m freestyle. Patryk impresses with his versatility – excelling not only in swimming, but also in chess and table tennis at a championship level.
• Michał Domański (2nd year, Computer Science) – bronze medal in 50 m breaststroke. Michał’s quiet and calm approach always leads to results.
• Gracjan Nowak (3rd year, Physical Education / 2nd year, Physiotherapy) – silver in 25 m freestyle. Gracjan is a true example of a dedicated athlete with a strong fighting spirit and passion for physical development.

Our students also formed part of the silver medal-winning mixed 4×50 m freestyle relay team, showing that teamwork is a true force.

All of our athletes competed with great commitment, class and the true spirit of sportsmanship. They were supported and coached by Artur Szymański, MA (event supervisor) and Associate Professor Iwona Tabaczek-Bejster along with Artur Szymański, MA as their daily training coaches.

For us, these medals represent more than just sporting victories – they are stories of perseverance, passion and ambition. We are immensely proud of our students, who represent the University of Rzeszów with honour on the national stage. Their successes bring joy not only to the entire academic community but, most of all, to their families.