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Edgar Kirst

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Edgar Kirst

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Birth dateJul 28, 1951
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Edgar Kirst is a Germany jumper, born on July 28, 1951. He competes primarily in the HJ and LJ.

His personal bests include 2.26 in the HJ and 7.83 in the LJ. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
High Jump
2.26
#640 all-time
Long Jump
7.83
1979 season best
2.24
Feb 4, 1979 · Berlin (GER) (i)
1979 season best
Age
75 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: High Jump 2.26 (#640 all-time), Long Jump 7.83, 1979 season best 2.24 (Feb 4, 1979, Berlin (GER) (i)) · 75 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1979
HJ
2.24-Feb 4, 1979
↓
Berlin (GER) (i)
1978
HJ
2.26-Feb 19, 1978
↓
Berlin (GER) (i)
1977
HJ
2.26-Aug 27, 1977
↓
Halle (GER)
1976
HJ
2.24-Jan 23, 1976
↓
Cosford (GBR) (i)
1975
HJ
2.22-Feb 9, 1975
↓
Berlin (GER) (i)
1975
LJ
7.83-Feb 9, 1975-Berlin (GER) (i)
1973
HJ
2.18-Jan 28, 1973
↓
Berlin (GER) (i)

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.24-Feb 4Berlin (i)

1978

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.22-Jun 11London
HJ
2.19-Mar 1Praha (i)
HJ
2.26-Feb 19Berlin (i)

1977

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.26-Aug 27Halle
HJ
2.18-Jul 27Leipzig
HJ
2.19-Mar 13European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
HJ
2.25-Mar 5Berlin (i)

1976

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.21-Apr 25Sochi
HJ
2.24-Jan 23Cosford (i)
HJ
2.18-Jan 18Berlin (i)

1975

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.83-Feb 9Berlin (i)
HJ
2.22-Feb 9Berlin (i)

1973

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.14-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
HJ
2.18-Jan 28Berlin (i)

Honours

6

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1977
6

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1973
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Edgar Kirst's High Jump personal best?

Edgar Kirst's High Jump personal best is 2.26, set on Aug 27, 1977 in Halle (GER), #640 on the all-time list.

Which events does Edgar Kirst compete in?

Edgar Kirst competes in the High Jump and Long Jump.

How did Edgar Kirst perform in 1979?

1979 season best: 2.24, set on Feb 4, 1979 in Berlin (GER) (i).