Jens Knipphals

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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.

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References

  1. ↑ 1978 European Indoor Championships, men's long jump final - Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite
  2. ↑ 1983 European Indoor Championships, men's long jump final - Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite
  3. ↑ West German championships, men's long jump
  4. ↑ World men's all-time best long jump (last updated 2001)


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