Māris Bružiks
- Born
- Aug 25, 1962 (64 years old)
- Birthplace
- Pļaviņas, Latvia
- Events
- Triple Jump · Long Jump
- Height
- 1.87 m
- Weight
- 73 kg
Māris Bružiks (born 25 August 1962 in Pļaviņas, Latvia) is a retired triple jumper who represented the USSR, and later, following its dissolution, Latvia.
He first won the European Athletics Indoor Championships in 1986, setting a championship record (CR) with 17.54 metres.
The record stood until 2011, when it was broken by Teddy Tamgho of France, who set a world record of 17.92 m. Outdoor Bružiks reached 17.56 metres, in September 1988. He was New York City-based former model Ines Misan's first husband.
Personal best · Triple Jump17.56
1998 season best16.88Jun 7, 1998 · Sevilla
National record17.56Triple Jump
Personal best · Long Jump7.91
As of Nov 6, 2026: Triple Jump 17.56 (#61 all-time), Long Jump 7.91, 1998 season best 16.88 (Jun 7, 1998, Sevilla (ESP)) · National record (Triple Jump) · 64 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | TJ | 16.88 | +2.2 | Jun 7, 1998 | Sevilla (ESP) |
| 1997 | TJ | 16.83 | +1.5 | May 29, 1997 | Sevilla (ESP) |
| 1996 | LJ Indoor | 7.55 | – | Jan 20, 1996 | Riga (LAT) (i) |
| 1996 | LJ | 7.55 | – | Jan 20, 1996 | – |
| 1996 | TJ | 17.31 | +0.6 | Jun 2, 1996 | Riga (LAT) |
| 1995 | TJ | 17.40 | +0.5 | Aug 19, 1995 | Valmiera (LAT) |
| 1994 | TJ | 17.30 | +1.2 | Jun 18, 1994 | Lisboa (POR) |
| 1993 | TJ | 17.28 | – | May 20, 1993 | – |