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Linda Sandblom

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Linda Sandblom

FINFINWomen
Birth dateOct 18, 1989
BirthplaceEkenäs, Finland
Height1.76 m
Weight62 kg

Linda Maria Sandblom (born 18 October 1989, Hanko) is a Finnish high jumper, who represents HIK Friidrott Hanko. Until 2013 she represented Hangö IK. She is coached by Matti Nieminen and Leif Sandblom.

At the Finnish Indoor Championships Sandblom has won gold in 2016, silver in 2009 and 2014 and bronze in 2013. Sandblom set a new Finnish record, 193 cm, on 25 June 2016 in Kuortane at the Elite Games. Her indoor record is 185 cm which she jumped in Jyväskylä on 17 February 2013.

She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics finishing in 26th place. Sandblom's outdoor record of 193 cm was broken by Ella Junnila twice in 2019, first on 11 June 2019 at the Paavo Nurmi Games when Junnila jumped 194 cm and in July 2019 at a competition in Tampere when Junnila jumped 195 cm.

Key facts
High Jump
1.93
#305 all-time
2020 season best
1.81
Jun 27, 2020 · Harjun urheilukeskus, Lohja (FIN)
2020 season best
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: High Jump 1.93 (#305 all-time), 2020 season best 1.81 (Jun 27, 2020, Harjun urheilukeskus, Lohja (FIN)) · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2020
HJ
1.81-Jun 27, 2020
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Harjun urheilukeskus, Lohja (FIN)
2019
HJ
1.84-Feb 10, 2019
↓
Nordenkampen, Rud, Bærum (i)
2018
HJ
1.84-Feb 18, 2018
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Finnish Indoor Championships, Helsinki (i)
2017
HJ
1.91-Feb 19, 2017
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Jyväskylä (FIN) (i)
2016
HJ
1.93-Jun 25, 2016
↓
Kuortane (FIN)
2015
HJ
1.83-May 30, 2015
↓
Torremolinos (ESP)
2014
HJ
1.85-Jul 13, 2014
↓
Kuortane (FIN)
2013
HJ
1.89-Sep 8, 2013
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
2012
HJ
1.83-Jun 7, 2012
↓
Raasepori (FIN)
2011
HJ
1.75-Jun 5, 2011
↓
Espoo (FIN)
2010
HJ
1.75-Jan 31, 2010
↓
Helsinki (FIN) (i)
2009
HJ
1.80-Mar 1, 2009
↓
Turku (FIN) (i)
2008
HJ
1.75-Jul 25, 2008
↓
Tampere (FIN)

2020

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.73-Aug 26Eltsun tähtikisat, Eläintarhan urheilukenttä, Helsinki
HJ
1.77-Aug 15Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
HJ
1.77-Aug 14Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
HJ
1.71-Aug 14Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
HJ
1.77-Aug 11Paavo Nurmi Games
HJ
1.80-Aug 1Kuortane Games, Kuortaneen keskusurheilukenttä, Kuortane
HJ
1.75-Jul 23Teemakisa, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
HJ
1.76-Jul 15Motonet GP, Stadion, Lahti
HJ
1.81-Jun 27Lajikarnevaalit, Harjun urheilukeskus, Lohja
HJ
1.76-Jun 7Uusi Alku, Stadion, Lahti
HJ
1.74-Feb 16Finnish Indoor Championships, TESC, Tampere (i)
HJ
1.79-Feb 8PM-Hallikilpailut, Turku (i)
HJ
1.71-Feb 2Hipposhallikilpailut, Jyväskylä (i)
HJ
1.70-Jan 26Helsy-Hallikilpailut, Helsinki (i)

2019

21 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.75-Aug 24Flanders Cup, Huizingen
HJ
1.70-Aug 23Brussels Grand Prix, Bruxelles
HJ
1.79-Aug 18Motonet GP, Espoo
HJ
1.76-Aug 2Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta
HJ
1.76-Aug 1Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta
HJ
1.65-Aug 1Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta
HJ
1.75-Jul 24Motonet GP, Joensuu
HJ
1.78-Jul 15Varberg GP, Varberg
HJ
1.80-Jul 7Mestaruuskilpailut, Raasepori
HJ
1.75-Jul 3Motonet GP, Tampere
HJ
1.81-Jun 29Carnival, Lohja
HJ
1.75-Jun 22Games, Kuortane
HJ
1.84-Jun 16Aktia Games, Raasepori
HJ
1.84-Jun 11Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
HJ
1.78-Jun 5Motonet GP, Lahti
HJ
1.83-Feb 20Hoppgala, Karlstad (i)
HJ
1.82-Feb 17Finnish Indoor Championships, Kuopio (i)
HJ
1.84-Feb 10Nordenkampen, Rud, Bærum (i)
HJ
1.76-Feb 6High Jump Meeting, Brno (i)
HJ
1.80-Feb 3Indoor Meeting, Turku (i)
HJ
1.79-Jan 26Norgeslekene, Hvam (i)

2018

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.82-Aug 24Tampere
HJ
1.84-Aug 19Kotka
HJ
1.81-Jul 28Lapinlahti Motonet GP, Lapinlahti
HJ
1.79-Jul 22Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä
HJ
1.73-Jul 21Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä
HJ
1.79-Jul 20Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä
HJ
1.73-Jul 20Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä
HJ
1.80-Jul 7Lahti
HJ
1.75-Jul 4Joensuu Games, Joensuu
HJ
1.72-Jun 23Kuortane Motonet GP, Kuortane
HJ
1.76-Jun 17Raasepori
HJ
1.75-Jun 6Zoetermeer Klaverblad High Jump Meeting, Zoetermeer
HJ
1.84-Feb 18Finnish Indoor Championships, Helsinki (i)
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Honours

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Finnish Indoor Championships

High Jump

2018
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Finnish Championships

High Jump

2017
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Finnish Indoor Championships

High Jump

2017
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Finnish Championships

High Jump

2016
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Finnish Indoor Championships

High Jump

2016
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Linda Sandblom's High Jump personal best?

Linda Sandblom's High Jump personal best is 1.93, set on Jun 25, 2016 in Kuortane (FIN), #305 on the all-time list.

Which events does Linda Sandblom compete in?

Linda Sandblom competes in the High Jump.

How did Linda Sandblom perform in 2020?

2020 season best: 1.81, set on Jun 27, 2020 in Harjun urheilukeskus, Lohja (FIN).