Danuta Bartoszek (born 19 August 1961 in Pyrzyce,

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) is a former

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. Originally from

, Bartoszek represented

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at the

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. At Atlanta, the resident of

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, Ontario finished the women's marathon in 32nd place (2:37:06). In 2001, she competed in the women's marathon at the

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held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She finished in 43rd place.

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