Pentti Nikula

Pentti Nikula
Nikula in 1963
Personal information
Born 3 February 1939 (1939-02-03) (age 79)
Somero, Finland
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 68–70 kg (150–154 lb)
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event(s) Pole vault
Club Lahden Sampo, Lahti
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 5.10 mi (1963)[1][2]

Pentti Kustaa Nikula (born 3 February 1939) is a retired Finnish pole vaulter. He won the 1962 European Championships and held one world and four European outdoor records. He placed seventh at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Pentti Nikula. Sports Reference
  2. Pentti Nikula. trackfield.brinkster.net
Records
Preceded by
United States David Tork
Men's Pole Vault World Record Holder
28 April 1962 – 27 April 1963
Succeeded by
United States Brian Sternberg



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