Michel Tornéus
Swedish long jumper and Olympian
Competed as a long jumper representing Sweden. Achieved significant results in European Athletics Championships and Olympic Games. Best performance in the long jump occurred at the 2013 European Athletics Indoor Championships, where a silver medal was secured. Competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro. Demonstrated consistency and excellence in the sport throughout the career.
Won silver at the 2013 European Indoor Championships
Competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics
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