Vladimir Yashchenko
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Vladimir Yashchenko (born January 12, 1959 – died December 1, 1999) was a member of the USSR national team and former world record holder in the high jump (234 cm and 235 cm). He won the 1978 European Championships high jump competition with a jump of 2.30 metres. Yashchenko died from liver cancer at the age of 40.
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|---|---|---|
Preceded by Dwight Stones |
Men's High Jump World Record Holder 1977-06-02 – 1980-05-25 |
Succeeded by Jacek Wszola |
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| Preceded by — Dwight Stones |
Men's High Jump Best Year Performance 1977 – 1978 |
Succeeded by Dietmar Mögenburg |
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