Kjell Isaksson
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Kjell Isaksson (born February 28, 1948) is a retired pole vaulter from Sweden, who broke the world record several times in the early 1970s. He is a three-time Olympian for his native country.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Olympic Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 11th | 5.15 metres |
| 1969 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 2nd | 5.20 metres |
| 1970 | European Indoor Championships | Vienna, Austria | 2nd | 5.25 metres |
| 1971 | European Indoor Championships | Sofia, Bulgaria | 2nd | 5.35 metres |
| European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 2nd | 5.30 metres | |
| 1972 | Olympic Games | Munich, West Germany | — |
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| 1976 | Olympic Games | Montreal, Canada | — |
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[edit] References
- (English) 1971 Year Ranking
- (Swedish) Profile
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Christos Papanikolaou |
Men's Pole Vault World Record Holder 1972-04-08 – May 23, 1972 |
Succeeded by Bob Seagren |
| Preceded by Bob Seagren |
Men's Pole Vault World Record Holder May 23, 1972 – 1972-07-02 |
Succeeded by Bob Seagren |
| Sporting positions | ||
| Preceded by Unknown |
Men's Pole Vault Best Year Performance 1971 |
Succeeded by Bob Seagren |
