Mickaël Hanany

French high jumper and Olympian

Mickaël Hanany - French high jumper and Olympian
Born

March 25th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Competed in high jump at international events, representing France. Achieved personal best clearance of 2.37 meters. Participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, finishing in 22nd place. Won the gold medal at the 2009 Mediterranean Games in Pescara, Italy. Competed in multiple European Championships and World Championships throughout career, establishing a reputation in the field of athletics.

Participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Gold medalist at 2009 Mediterranean Games

Cleared a personal best of 2.37 meters

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