Minna Nikkanen
Minna Marianne Nikkanen (born 9 April 1988, in Somero) is a Finnish pole vaulter. Her personal best vault is 4.60 metres, achieved in August 2015 in Kuortane.[1]
Personal information | |
---|---|
Born | Somero | April 9, 1988
Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) |
Weight | 53 kg (117 lb) |
Sport | |
Country | Finland |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Pole Vault |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best(s) | Pole Vault: 460 cm |
Updated on 24 August 2015. |
Nikkanen won gold medal in 2007 European Junior Championships (4.35 metres) and silver medal in 2009 European U23 Championships (4.45 metres). She competed at the World Championships in 2007 and in 2009 without reaching the final. She placed 10th in the World Championships in August 2015 with a vault which set the Finnish National Record.
International competitions
Personal best
Outdoor
- 4.60 m (Kuortane 2015)
Indoor
- 4.61 m (Växjö 2016)
External links
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.