Stefan Holm
Swedish High Jumper and Olympic Champion
Achieved success in high jumping, securing the Olympic gold medal at the 2004 Athens Games. Recorded a personal best of 2.37 meters, placing him among the top high jumpers globally. Furthermore, won multiple medals at the European Championships and World Championships, demonstrating consistency in performance at the highest level of the sport.
Won Olympic gold in 2004
Achieved personal best of 2.37 meters
Won gold at the 2006 European Championships
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May 25th, 1941 84 years ago
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May 25th, 1939 86 years ago
Died
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May 25th, 1944 81 years ago
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Born
May 25th, 1947 78 years ago
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