Mirosław Chmara

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Mirosław Marian Chmara (Polish pronunciation: [miˈrɔswaf ˈxmara]; born 9 May 1964, in Bydgoszcz) is a retired pole vaulter from Poland. His personal best jump of 5.90 metres was achieved in June 1988 in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, and was also a Polish record for 23 years. It was beaten by Paweł Wojciechowski who jumped 5.91 metres in August 2011 in Szczecin.

Mirosław Chmara
Personal information
NationalityPolish
Born(1964-05-09)9 May 1964
Bydgoszcz, Poland
Height2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
Sport
EventPole vault
ClubBKS Bydgoszcz
Zawisza Bydgoszcz
Coached byRoman Dakiniewicz
Medal record
Representing  Poland
Men's athletics
European Indoor Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1989 The Hague Pole vault

He is a cousin of a former decathlete, Sebastian Chmara.

Achievements

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Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing   Poland
1986 European Indoor Championships Madrid, Spain 4th 5.65 m
1987 World Championships Rome, Italy 16th (q) 5.20 m
1988 European Indoor Championships Budapest, Hungary 4th 5.70 m
Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 4th (q) 5.40 m[1]
1989 European Indoor Championships The Hague, Netherlands 3rd 5.70 m
World Indoor Championships Budapest, Hungary 4th 5.60 m
1991 World Indoor Championships Seville, Spain 10th 5.50 m
World Championships Tokyo, Japan 16th (q) 5.40 m

See also

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References

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  1. ^ No mark in the final
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