Susanna Kallur

Sprint Hurdler; European Champion

Susanna Kallur - Sprint Hurdler; European Champion
Born

February 16th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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Competed in sprint hurdles, achieving significant success in track and field events. Won a gold medal at the 2006 European Athletics Championships and represented Sweden in multiple international competitions. Recorded a personal best of 12.42 seconds in the 100 meters hurdles, ranking among the elite sprinters in this discipline. Overcame injuries throughout the career while maintaining a presence on the athletics circuit.

Gold medal at the 2006 European Championships

Competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics

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