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Ilona Gusenbauer

AUTWomen

Birth dateSep 16, 1947

BirthplaceGummersbach, Germany

Height1.81 m

Weight67 kg

Ilona Maria Gusenbauer (née Majdan on 16 September 1947) is a retired Austrian high jumper who competed at two Olympic Games. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts

High Jump

1.93

#305 all-time

1973 season best

1.84

Mar 11, 1973 · Ahoy, Rotterdam (NED) (i)

1973 season best

Last competition

European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)

Mar 11, 1973 · 1.84

European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 bronze

Age

78 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: High Jump 1.93 (#305 all-time), 1973 season best 1.84 (Mar 11, 1973, Ahoy, Rotterdam (NED) (i)) · Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i), Mar 11, 1973, 1.84 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 78 years old

Personal bests

1.93

#305 all-time

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	-	-	1	1

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1973	HJ	1.84	-	Mar 11, 1973	↓	European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
1972	HJ	1.93	-	Oct 7, 1972	↓	Wien (AUT)
1971	HJ	1.92	-	Sep 4, 1971	↓	Wien (AUT)
1970	HJ	1.88	-	Mar 15, 1970	↓	European Indoor Championships
1969	HJ	1.77	-	Sep 18, 1969	↓	Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1968	HJ	1.76	-	Oct 17, 1968	↓	Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1966	HJ	1.60	-	Sep 3, 1966	↓	Budapest European Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	1.84	-	Mar 11	European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
HJ	1.84	-	Mar 10	European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	1.93	-	Oct 7	Wien
HJ	1.88	-	Sep 4	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
HJ	1.76	-	Sep 3	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
HJ	1.83	-	Jul 6	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	1.92	-	Sep 4	Wien
HJ	1.87	-	Aug 12	Helsinki European Championships
HJ	1.73	-	Aug 11	Helsinki European Championships
HJ	1.73	-	Aug 10	Helsinki European Championships
HJ	1.87	-	Aug 10	Helsinki European Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	1.88	-	Mar 15	European Indoor Championships
HJ	1.88	-	Mar 14	European Indoor Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	1.77	-	Sep 18	Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
HJ	1.74	-	Sep 16	Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
HJ	1.77	-	Sep 16	Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
HJ	1.70	-	Mar 8	Beograd European Indoor Games, Belgrade Fair, Beograd (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	1.76	-	Oct 17	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
HJ	1.74	-	Oct 16	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	1.60	-	Sep 4	Budapest European Championships
HJ	1.60	-	Sep 3	Budapest European Championships
HJ	1.60	-	Aug 30	Budapest European Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ilona Gusenbauer's High Jump personal best?

Ilona Gusenbauer's High Jump personal best is 1.93, set on Oct 7, 1972 in Wien (AUT), #305 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ilona Gusenbauer compete in?

Ilona Gusenbauer competes in the High Jump.

How did Ilona Gusenbauer perform in 1973?

1973 season best: 1.84, set on Mar 11, 1973 in Ahoy, Rotterdam (NED) (i). Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i) on Mar 11, 1973, 1.84.

How many medals has Ilona Gusenbauer won?

Ilona Gusenbauer has won 1 Olympic Games medal.

Ilona Gusenbauer

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

1973

1972

1971

1970

1969

1968

1966

Honours

Frequently asked questions