1. Early life and background
Magdalena Piekarska's personal journey into the world of fencing began in her formative years, laying the foundation for her professional career.
1.1. Childhood and education
Piekarska was born on November 28, 1986, in Warsaw, Poland. Her initial exposure to fencing began at the age of 12, marking the start of her athletic development in the sport. For her higher education, she attended the University of Lazarski, where she pursued legal studies.
2. Fencing career
Magdalena Piekarska has established herself as a prominent figure in Polish fencing, primarily competing in the épée discipline. Her career is marked by consistent participation and notable performances in major international tournaments.
Piekarska made her Olympic debut at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where she competed in the women's épée individual event. She was eliminated in the second round of the competition. In the World Fencing Championships, Piekarska achieved a fifth-place finish in the individual épée event at both the 2010 World Fencing Championships and the 2011 World Fencing Championships. At the 2011 championships, she also contributed to her team's sixth-place finish in the team event.
2.1. Major competition results
Piekarska's medal haul includes achievements from various prestigious international competitions, highlighting her consistency and skill.
| Competition | Year | Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | |||
| Antalya | 2009 | Team |  Silver |
| Leipzig | 2017 | Team |  Bronze |
| European Championships | |||
| Plovdiv | 2009 | Team | Silver |
| Leipzig | 2010 | Team |  Gold |
| Leipzig | 2010 | Individual | Silver |
| Düsseldorf | 2019 | Team | Gold |
| Military World Games | |||
| Wuhan | 2019 | Individual | Bronze |
3. Personal life
Beyond her athletic career, Magdalena Piekarska has pursued a professional career in law. She holds a degree from the University of Lazarski. Piekarska stands at a height of 6.3 ft (1.92 m) and has a competitive weight of 163 lb (74 kg).