Eddy Annys (born 13 December 1958) is a former high jumper from Belgium, who still remains the national record holder with 2.36 metres (outdoor) and 2.31 m (indoor).
Annys won a bronze medal at the 1986 European Athletics Indoor Championships. In 1983, he was named Belgian Sportsman of the Year. He is currently active at Randstad Belgium as the Managing Director.
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing Belgium | ||||
1977 | European Junior Championships | Vienna, Austria | 6th | 2.07 m |
1978 | European Championships | Prague, Czechoslovakia | 16th | 2.10 m |
1979 | European Indoor Championships | Vienna, Austria | 15th | 2.10 m |
1981 | Universiade | Bucharest, Romania | 10th | 2.18 m |
1982 | European Indoor Championships | Milan, Italy | 17th | 2.15 m |
1983 | Universiade | Edmonton, Canada | 2nd | 2.29 m |
World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 14th | 2.19 m | |
1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 15th (q) | 2.21 m |
1985 | European Indoor Championships | Piraeus, Greece | 4th | 2.24 m |
1986 | European Indoor Championships | Madrid, Spain | 3rd | 2.28 m |
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