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Mirjam Van Laar

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Mirjam Van Laar

NEDNEDWomen
Birth dateSep 24, 1956
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Mirjam Van Laar is a Netherlands sprinter, born on September 24, 1956. She competes primarily in the 200m, 100mH and HJ.

Her personal bests include 25.12 in the 200m, 15.27 in the 100mH, 1.88 in the HJ, 5.57 in the LJ and 11.12 in the SP. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Key facts
High Jump
1.88
#749 all-time
1978 season best
1.88
Mar 11, 1978 · Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (ITA) (i)
1978 season best
Last competition
Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
Aug 30, 1978 · 1.75
Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
Age
69 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: High Jump 1.88 (#749 all-time), 1978 season best 1.88 (Mar 11, 1978, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (ITA) (i)) · Last competition: Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha, Aug 30, 1978, 1.75 · 69 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1978
HJ
1.88-Mar 11, 1978
↓
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
1977
HJ
1.88-Jul 30, 1977
↓
Sittard (NED)
1976
HJ
1.80-Feb 21, 1976
↓
European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)
1974
HJ
1.75-Mar 10, 1974
↓
European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
1973
HJ
1.76-Aug 25, 1973
↓
European Junior Championships
1973
LJ
5.57-Aug 26, 1973-European Junior Championships
1973
SP
11.12-Aug 25, 1973-European Junior Championships
1973
100mH
15.27-Aug 25, 1973-European Junior Championships
1973
200m
25.12-Aug 26, 1973-European Junior Championships
1973
Pent
4040-Aug 26, 1973-European Junior Championships

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.84-Aug 16Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
HJ
1.88-Jul 30Sittard

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.80-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)

1974

2 performances

1973

12 performances

Honours

5

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1978
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mirjam Van Laar's High Jump personal best?

Mirjam Van Laar's High Jump personal best is 1.88, set on Jul 30, 1977 in Sittard (NED), #749 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mirjam Van Laar compete in?

Mirjam Van Laar competes in the High Jump.

How did Mirjam Van Laar perform in 1978?

1978 season best: 1.88, set on Mar 11, 1978 in Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (ITA) (i). Last competition: Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha on Aug 30, 1978, 1.75.