Jens Knipphals Explained

Jens Knipphals (born 19 May 1958) is a retired West German long jumper.

He finished eighth at the 1978 European Indoor Championships[1] and won the bronze medal at the 1983 European Indoor Championships.[2] He became West German champion in 1979 and 1980, representing the sports club VfL Wolfsburg.[3]

His personal best jump was 8.14 metres, achieved in May 1980 in East Berlin.[4]

His son, Sven Knipphals, is a sprinter.

References

  1. http://www.maik-richter.de/results/indoor/europe/1978/m78_09.html 1978 European Indoor Championships, men's long jump final
  2. http://www.maik-richter.de/results/indoor/europe/1983/m83_10.html 1983 European Indoor Championships, men's long jump final
  3. http://www.sport-komplett.de/sport-komplett/sportarten/l/leichtathletik/hst/112.html West German championships, men's long jump
  4. http://hem.bredband.net/athletics/atb-m27.htm World men's all-time best long jump (last updated 2001)

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