| Polish word | English word | History |
| bokser | boxer | |
| kolarz | cyclist | |
| nurek | diver | |
| piłkarz | footballer | |
| bramkarz | goalkeeper | |
| gracz w golfa | golfer | |
| gimnastyk | gymnast | |
| skoczek | jumper | |
| maratończyk | marathon runner | |
| biegacz | runner | |
| łyżwiarz | skater | |
| narciarz | skier | |
| skoczek narciarski | ski-jumper | |
| pływak | swimmer | |
| windsurfer | windsurfer |