Jens Knipphals (born 19 May 1958) is a retired West German long jumper.
He finished eighth at the 1978 European Indoor Championships[1] and won the bronze medal at the 1983 European Indoor Championships.[2] He became West German champion in 1979 and 1980, representing the sports club VfL Wolfsburg.[3]
His personal best jump was 8.14 metres, achieved in May 1980 in East Berlin.[4]
His son, Sven Knipphals, is a sprinter.
References
edit- ^ 1978 European Indoor Championships, men's long jump final - Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite
- ^ 1983 European Indoor Championships, men's long jump final - Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite
- ^ West German championships, men's long jump
- ^ World men's all-time best long jump (last updated 2001)
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