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Kjell Isaksson

Birth dateFeb 28, 1948

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Kjell Isaksson is a Sweden jumper, born on February 28, 1948. He competes primarily in the PV.

His personal bests include 5.59 in the PV. He has earned 6 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Key facts

Pole Vault

5.59

#636 all-time

1981 season best

5.30

Aug 19, 1981 · Örebro (SWE)

1981 season best

Last competition

Athina European Championships

Sep 6, 1982 · NM

Athina European Championships

Age

78 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Pole Vault 5.59 (#636 all-time), 1981 season best 5.30 (Aug 19, 1981, Örebro (SWE)) · Last competition: Athina European Championships, Sep 6, 1982, NM · 78 years old

Personal bests

5.59

#636 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1981	PV	5.30	-	Aug 19, 1981	↓	Örebro (SWE)
1978	PV	5.25	-	Jul 3, 1978	↓	Stockholm (SWE)
1977	PV	5.30	-	Jun 22, 1977	↓	Gateshead (GBR)
1976	PV	5.33	-	May 24, 1976	↓	El Paso, TX (USA)
1975	PV	5.25	-	Mar 9, 1975	↓	European Indoor Championships
1974	PV	5.36	-	May 4, 1974	↓	San José (USA)
1973	PV	5.31	-	May 15, 1973	↓	Irvine, CA (USA)
1972	PV	5.59	-	May 23, 1972	↓	El Paso, TX (USA)
1971	PV	5.43	-	Sep 19, 1971	↓	Siena (ITA)
1970	PV	5.25	-	Mar 15, 1970	↓	European Indoor Championships
1969	PV	5.20	-	Sep 20, 1969	↓	Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1968	PV	5.15	-	Oct 16, 1968	↓	Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)

1982

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	NM	-	Sep 6	Athina European Championships

1981

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.30	-	Aug 19	Örebro

1978

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.25	-	Jul 3	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
PV	5.00	-	Mar 11	European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)

1977

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.30	-	Jul 30	Gateshead
PV	5.30	-	Jun 22	Västeras, Västerås

1976

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.10	-	Jul 24	The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
PV	5.23	-	Jun 12	Westwood, CA
PV	5.33	-	May 24	El Paso, TX
PV	5.00	-	Feb 21	European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)

1975

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.20	-	Jul 13	European Cup Semi Final, London
PV	5.20	-	Jul 2	Karlstad
PV	5.25	-	Mar 9	European Indoor Championships
PV	5.25	-	Mar 8	European Indoor Championships

1974

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.30	-	Sep 6	Roma European Championships
PV	5.30	-	Sep 2	Roma European Championships
PV	5.10	-	Jul 1	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
PV	5.36	-	May 4	San José
PV	5.00	-	Mar 10	European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
PV	5.00	-	Mar 9	European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)

1973

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.25	-	Jul 2	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
PV	5.31	-	May 15	Irvine, CA
PV	NM	-	Mar 10	European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)

1972

17 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.35	-	Jul 3	Nyköping
PV	5.50	-	Jun 29	Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
PV	5.35	-	Jun 25	Kuortane
PV	5.40	-	Jun 25	Saarijärvi
PV	5.35	-	Jun 21	Karlstad
PV	5.35	-	Jun 19	Söderhamm, Söderhamn
PV	5.35	-	Jun 14	Värnamo
PV	5.55	-	Jun 12	Helsingborg International Meeting, Helsingborg
PV	5.35	-	Jun 8	Lidingö
PV	5.45	-	Jun 2	Torino
PV	5.45	-	May 27	Södertälje
PV	5.59	-	May 23	El Paso, TX
PV	5.40	-	May 11	Formia
PV	5.37	-	Apr 29	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
PV	5.54	-	Apr 15	Los Angeles, CA
PV	5.51	-	Apr 8	Austin, TX
PV	5.45	-	Feb 26	New York, NY (i)

1971

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.43	-	Sep 19	Siena
PV	5.35	-	Aug 18	Karlstad
PV	5.30	-	Aug 13	Helsinki European Championships
PV	5.00	-	Aug 11	Helsinki European Championships
PV	5.30	-	Aug 10	Helsinki European Championships
PV	5.00	-	Aug 10	Helsinki European Championships
PV	5.42	-	May 4	Iwaki
PV	5.40	-	Apr 25	Hiroshima
PV	5.41	-	Mar 19	Cleveland, OH (i)
PV	5.35	-	Mar 14	European Indoor Championships

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kjell Isaksson's Pole Vault personal best?

Kjell Isaksson's Pole Vault personal best is 5.59, set on May 23, 1972 in El Paso, TX (USA), #636 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kjell Isaksson compete in?

Kjell Isaksson competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Kjell Isaksson perform in 1981?

1981 season best: 5.30, set on Aug 19, 1981 in Örebro (SWE). Last competition: Athina European Championships on Sep 6, 1982, NM.