Emma Green Tregaro
Swedish high jumper, European champion
Born
December 8th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Competed in high jump and represented Sweden in multiple international competitions. Achieved a personal best of 2.01 meters in high jump, ranking among the top athletes in the sport. Secured a gold medal at the 2012 European Athletics Championships held in Helsinki. Participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, reaching the finals in women's high jump.
Gold medalist at the 2012 European Championships
Participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics
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