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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