Pentti Nikula
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]
 Nikula in 1963 | |||||||||||
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| Born | 3 February 1939 (age 81) 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 | ||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 5.10 mi (1963)[1][2] | ||||||||||
Medal record
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References
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- Pentti Nikula. Sports Reference
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Preceded by |
Men's Pole Vault World Record Holder 28 April 1962 – 27 April 1963 |
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