Education
Warsaw School of Economics.
Warsaw School of Economics.
She represented her country at the Summer Olympics on three occasions (1972–1980) and was a finalist each time (twice placing fifth). Rabsztyn set three world records in 100 m hurdles. On June 10, 1978 she became the first runner under 12.5 seconds with a new record of 12.48 seconds.
She had the same time a year later, on June 18, 1979, and finally, on June 13, 1980 she had her best time ever, 12.36 seconds.
Her world record was matched and later beaten by Yordanka Donkova. Rabsztyn"s then world record time gives her the seventh place in the all-time top ten 100 m hurdlers.
Her personal best remains the Polish record for the event.