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Mirosław Chmara

Mirosław Chmara

POLPOLMen
Birth dateMay 9, 1964
BirthplaceBydgoszcz, Poland
Height2.01 m
Weight-

Mirosław Marian Chmara (Polish pronunciation: [miˈrɔswaf ˈxmara]; born 9 May 1964, in Bydgoszcz) is a retired pole vaulter from Poland. His personal best jump of 5.90 metres was achieved in June 1988 in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, and was also a Polish record for 23 years. It was beaten by Paweł Wojciechowski who jumped 5.91 metres in August 2011 in Szczecin. He is a cousin of a former decathlete, Sebastian Chmara.

Key facts
Pole Vault
5.90
#58 all-time
1993 season best
5.60
Jan 16, 1993 · Bydgoszcz (POL) (i)
1993 season best
Age
62 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Pole Vault 5.90 (#58 all-time), 1993 season best 5.60 (Jan 16, 1993, Bydgoszcz (POL) (i)) · 62 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1993
PV
5.60-Jan 16, 1993
↓
Bydgoszcz (POL) (i)
1992
PV
5.50-Mar 2, 1992
↓
Gdynia (POL) (i)
1991
PV
5.60-Jul 12, 1991
↓
Kielce (POL)
1989
PV
5.85-Feb 24, 1989
↓
Berlin (GER) (i)
1988
PV
5.90-Jun 27, 1988
↓
Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
1987
PV
5.65-Jun 4, 1987
↓
Grudziadz (POL)
1986
PV
5.67-Feb 12, 1986
↓
Madrid (ESP) (i)
1985
PV
5.40-Aug 3, 1985
↓
Bydgoszcz (POL)
1983
PV
5.25-Aug 28, 1983
↓
European Junior Championships, Rudolf Tonn Stadion, Schwechat

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.60-Jan 16Bydgoszcz (i)

1992

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.40-Jun 19Polish Championships, Warszawa
PV
5.50-Mar 2Gdynia (i)

1991

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.40-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
PV
5.40-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
PV
5.60-Jul 12Kielce NC, Kielce
PV
5.50-Mar 9IAAF World Indoor Championships
PV
5.50-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships

1989

28 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.60-Sep 1Herculis
PV
5.52-Aug 27Lohja
PV
5.65-Aug 25Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
PV
5.75-Aug 18Berlin, Olympiastadion, Berlin
PV
5.60-Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
PV
5.50-Aug 12Sopot
PV
5.60-Jul 10Nice Nikaia, Nice
PV
5.60-Jul 1Dijon
PV
5.80-Jun 27Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
PV
5.60-Jun 25Villeneuve d'Ascq BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
PV
5.75-Jun 18Warszawa
PV
5.60-Jun 13Lisboa
PV
5.70-Jun 9Madrid
PV
5.60-May 27Berlin
PV
5.70-May 26Wattenscheid
PV
5.70-May 20Bydgoszcz
PV
5.70-Mar 11Grenoble (i)
PV
5.60-Mar 4IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
PV
5.60-Mar 3IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
PV
5.30-Mar 3IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
PV
5.51-Feb 28Sevilla (i)
PV
5.85-Feb 24Berlin (i)
PV
5.75-Feb 22Den Haag (i)
PV
5.70-Feb 19European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
PV
5.70-Feb 18European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
PV
5.65-Feb 8Chrudim, Chrudium (i)
PV
5.70-Feb 4Zabrze (i)
PV
5.70-Jan 28Meeting Pas De Calais, Liévin (i)

1988

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.40-Sep 26The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
PV
5.50-Sep 17Patra
PV
5.80-Aug 22Sopot
PV
5.80-Jul 13Barcelona
PV
5.70-Jul 10Nice
PV
5.60-Jul 3Ylivieska
PV
5.70-Jun 28Leverkusen
PV
5.90-Jun 27Villeneuve d'Ascq
PV
5.50-Jun 24Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
PV
5.75-Jun 19Warszawa
PV
5.80-Mar 12Grenoble (i)
PV
5.70-Mar 6European Indoor Championships
PV
5.70-Mar 5European Indoor Championships
PV
5.60-Feb 26Berlin (i)
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Honours

4

IAAF World Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

1989
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European Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

1989
4

European Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

1988
4

European Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

1986
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mirosław Chmara's Pole Vault personal best?

Mirosław Chmara's Pole Vault personal best is 5.90, set on Jun 27, 1988 in Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA), #58 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mirosław Chmara compete in?

Mirosław Chmara competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Mirosław Chmara perform in 1993?

1993 season best: 5.60, set on Jan 16, 1993 in Bydgoszcz (POL) (i).