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Jacek Wszola

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Jacek Wszola

POLPOLMen
Birth dateDec 30, 1956
BirthplaceWarsaw, Poland
Height1.95 m
Weight75 kg

Jacek Roman Wszoła (born 30 December 1956 in Warsaw, Poland) is a retired Polish high jumper best known for winning gold and silver medals at the 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics respectively. Wszoła is also a one-time world record holder with the result of 2.35 metres.

Key facts
High Jump
2.35
#76 all-time
1989 season best
2.24
Jan 27, 1989 · Wuppertal (GER) (i)
1989 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver
Age
69 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: High Jump 2.35 (#76 all-time), 1989 season best 2.24 (Jan 27, 1989, Wuppertal (GER) (i)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · 69 years old

PB

Personal bests

2.35
#76 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games11-2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
HJ
2.24-Jan 27, 1989
↓
Wuppertal (GER) (i)
1988
HJ
2.29-Aug 14, 1988
↓
Grudziadz (POL)
1987
HJ
2.27-Feb 8, 1987
↓
Zabrze (POL) (i)
1986
HJ
2.33-Feb 9, 1986
↓
Zabrze (POL) (i)
1985
HJ
2.32-Jun 19, 1985
↓
Nice (FRA)
1984
HJ
2.31-Aug 24, 1984
↓
Rieti (ITA)
1983
HJ
2.28-Jun 4, 1983
↓
Torino (ITA)
1982
HJ
2.28-Aug 29, 1982
↓
Stuttgart (GER)
1981
HJ
2.28-Feb 13, 1981
↓
Berlin (GER) (i)
1980
HJ
2.35-May 25, 1980
↓
Eberstadt (GER)
1979
HJ
2.29-Jul 3, 1979
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1978
HJ
2.27-Sep 9, 1978
↓
Brasschaat (BEL)
1977
HJ
2.30-Sep 11, 1977
↓
Fürth (GER)
1976
HJ
2.29-Sep 8, 1976
↓
Koblenz (GER)
1975
HJ
2.23-Aug 9, 1975
↓
Warszawa (POL)
1974
HJ
2.20-Jun 8, 1974
↓
Kassel (GER)

1989

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.20-Jul 17Belfast
HJ
2.15-Jul 1Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
HJ
2.20-Jun 18Warszawa
HJ
2.20-Jun 4Eberstadt
HJ
2.24-Jan 27Wuppertal (i)

1988

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.21-Sep 17Patra
HJ
2.29-Sep 3Athina
HJ
2.28-Aug 28Koblenz
HJ
2.25-Aug 27Kamp-Lintfort, Kamp-Lintford
HJ
2.20-Aug 21Köln
HJ
2.27-Aug 19Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
HJ
2.29-Aug 14Grudziadz
HJ
2.26-Aug 6Lublin
HJ
2.21-Aug 4La Coruna, La Coruña
HJ
2.24-Jul 31Savonlinna
HJ
2.20-Jul 24Ebensee
HJ
2.25-Jul 13Barcelona
HJ
2.24-Jul 10Nice
HJ
2.27-Jun 26Eberstadt
HJ
2.24-Jun 24Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
HJ
2.23-Jun 19Warszawa

1987

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.20-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
HJ
2.27-Feb 8Zabrze (i)
HJ
2.25-Jan 30Sindelfingen (i)
HJ
2.25-Jan 16Simmerath (i)

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.33-Feb 9Zabrze (i)
HJ
2.24-Jan 31Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i)

1985

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.29-Sep 4Rieti
HJ
2.32-Jul 16Nice
HJ
2.32-Jul 16-
HJ
2.32-Jun 19Warszawa Kuso, Warszawa
HJ
2.32-Jun 19-

1984

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.27-Sep 8Modena
HJ
2.31-Sep 2Rieti
HJ
2.31-Aug 24Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
HJ
2.27-Jul 21Oslo
HJ
2.27-Jul 17Edinburgh
HJ
2.25-Jul 15Birmingham
HJ
2.30-Jul 10Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
HJ
2.10-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
HJ
2.21-Jul 1Byrkjelo
HJ
2.27-Jun 10Eberstadt
HJ
2.27-Jun 2Torino
HJ
2.30-Feb 18Zabrze (i)
HJ
2.24-Feb 4Dallas, TX (i)
HJ
2.20-Jan 29Rosemont, IL (i)
HJ
2.15-Jan 15Sherbrooke (i)

1983

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.25-Sep 6Ingelheim
HJ
2.20-Sep 4Rieti
HJ
2.28-Aug 24Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
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Honours

🥈

The XXII Olympic Games

High Jump

1980
🥈

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1980
🥈

Montréal IAAF World Cup

High Jump

1979
6

Praha European Championships

High Jump

1978
7

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1978
6

Praha European Championships

High Jump

1978
🥇

Sofia Universiade

High Jump

1977
🥇

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1977
🥉

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

High Jump

1977
🥇

The XXI Olympic Games

High Jump

1976
🥇

European Junior Championships

High Jump

1975
5

Roma European Championships

High Jump

1974
5

Roma European Championships

High Jump

1974
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jacek Wszola's High Jump personal best?

Jacek Wszola's High Jump personal best is 2.35, set on May 25, 1980 in Eberstadt (GER), #76 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jacek Wszola compete in?

Jacek Wszola competes in the High Jump.

How did Jacek Wszola perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 2.24, set on Jan 27, 1989 in Wuppertal (GER) (i).

How many medals has Jacek Wszola won?

Jacek Wszola has won 2 Olympic Games medals.