Alicja Tchórz
A versatile Polish backstroke specialist who became a relay stalwart for her nation at multiple European Championships and Olympic Games.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Polish swimmer·Birthday: August 13·Millennials
Biography
Alicja Tchórz's swimming career is a testament to durability and team contribution. Hailing from Poland, she specialized in the backstroke but developed into a valuable asset in medley relays. She made her Olympic debut in London in 2012 and returned for Rio in 2016, though individual advancement at that level proved a steep challenge. Her true impact came in the European arena, where she was a consistent finalist and medal contender. For years, Tchórz was a reliable presence on Polish national teams, her steady performances in the 100m backstroke providing a foundation for the country's relay ambitions. Her career embodies the grind of international swimming, where representing one's country across multiple cycles is a significant achievement in itself.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alicja was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
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The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
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Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Alicja's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Competed in the 100m backstroke at two consecutive Olympic Games: London 2012 and Rio 2016.
- Won a bronze medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 2014 European Championships in Berlin.
- Held multiple Polish national records in the backstroke events during her career.
- Was a finalist in the 50m backstroke at the 2016 European Championships in London.
Did You Know?
She is a graduate of the University of Georgia in the United States, where she swam for the Georgia Bulldogs collegiate team.
She won multiple medals at the European Junior Swimming Championships early in her career.
Her younger sister, Kornelia Tchórz, is also an accomplished Polish swimmer.
She stands at 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall.
“The relay is not just about speed; it's about trust in the lane next to you.”
