Silesia

Historical region of Central Europe

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Silesia is a historical region of Central Europe that lies mostly within modern Poland, with small parts in the Czech Republic and Germany. Its area is approximately 40,000 km² (15,400 sq mi), and the population is estimated at 8,000,000. Silesia is split into two main subregions, Lower Silesia in the west and Upper Silesia in the east. Silesia has a diverse culture, including architecture, costumes, cuisine, traditions, and the Silesian language. The largest city of the region is Wrocław.

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Ingebrigtsen & Duplantis break world records Jakob Ingebrigtsen smashes the 3,000m world record before Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the Diamond League event in Silesia. BBC Sport - Published on August 25, 2024
'Special' Duplantis sets new pole vault world record Sweden's Armand Duplantis sets a new world record of 6.26m in the men's pole vault at the Diamond League meeting in Silesia. BBC Sport - Published on August 25, 2024
'Unbelievable!' Ingebrigtsen smashes 28-year-old 3000m world record Jakob Ingebrigtsen produces an "unbelievable" performance to smash Daniel Koman's 28-yearold 3000m world record by more than three seconds at the Diamond League meeting in Silesia. BBC Sport - Published on August 25, 2024

Watch: Diamond League Silesia: Neita, Azu and Ohuruogu in action Live action from Silesia of the eighth leg of the Diamond League as Daryll Neita, Victoria Ohuruogu and Jeremiah Azu compete BBC Sport - Published on July 15, 2023
Watch: European Team Championships - Great Britain seek points on day one Coverage as Great Britain's athletes seek to score points on the opening day of the European Team Championships in Silesia, Poland. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2023