László Szalma

László Szalma

Born
Oct 21, 1957 (69 years old)
Birthplace
Nagymaros, Hungary
Events
Long Jump
Height
1.90 m
Weight
80 kg

László Szalma (born 27 October 1957) is a retired Hungarian long jumper.

He won six medals at the European Indoor Championships—two gold, three silver and one bronze—and finished fourth at the 1980 Olympic Games and the 1983 World Championships.

His career best jump of 8 30 metres, achieved in July 1985 in Budapest, is the current Hungarian record.

Personal best · Long Jump8.30
1992 season best7.91Jun 20, 1992 · Budapest
National record8.30Long Jump

As of Oct 28, 2026: Long Jump 8.30 (#152 all-time), 1992 season best 7.91 (Jun 20, 1992, Budapest (HUN)) · National record (Long Jump) · 69 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mBudapest 198710.44*1,059 pts–
LJBudapest 19858.301,203 pts#152
TJBudapest 197514.83935 pts–
60mIndoorBudapest 19846.881,001 pts–
60m19846.881,001 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1992LJ 7.91+1.3Jun 20, 1992Budapest (HUN)
1991LJ 8.00+0.8Sep 11, 1991Budapest (HUN)
1990LJ 7.75–Feb 24, 1990–
1990LJ Indoor7.75–Feb 24, 1990Budapest (HUN) (i)
1989LJ 8.01–Jun 17, 1989–
1989LJ Indoor8.10–Mar 5, 1989IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
1988LJ 8.02–Aug 12, 1988–
1988LJ Indoor8.03–Mar 5, 1988European Indoor Championships
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

László Szalma's Long Jump personal best is 8.30, set on Jul 7, 1985 in Budapest (HUN), #152 on the all-time list.

László Szalma competes in the Long Jump.

1992 season best: 7.91, set on Jun 20, 1992 in Budapest (HUN).