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Paul Poaniewa

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Paul Poaniewa

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Birth dateNov 8, 1953
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Paul Poaniewa is a France jumper, born on November 8, 1953. He competes primarily in the HJ.

His personal bests include 2.26 in the HJ. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing France.

Key facts
High Jump
2.26
#640 all-time
1979 season best
2.21
Feb 3, 1979 · Paris (FRA) (i)
1979 season best
Age
72 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: High Jump 2.26 (#640 all-time), 1979 season best 2.21 (Feb 3, 1979, Paris (FRA) (i)) · 72 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1979
HJ
2.21-Feb 3, 1979
↑
Paris (FRA) (i)
1978
HJ
2.22-Jul 23, 1978
↑
Paris (FRA)
1977
HJ
2.21-Jul 24, 1977
↑
Nevers (FRA)
1976
HJ
2.18-Jun 13, 1976
↑
Fürth (GER)
1975
HJ
2.26-Jun 29, 1975
↑
St-Etienne (FRA)
1974
HJ
2.17-Jul 10, 1974
↑
Firenze (ITA)
1973
HJ
2.22-Jul 22, 1973
↑
Colombes (FRA)

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.21-Feb 3Paris (i)

1978

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.10-Sep 1Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
HJ
2.20-Aug 20Nice Nikaďa, Nice
HJ
2.22-Jul 23Paris
HJ
2.05-Mar 12European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)

1977

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.19-Aug 23Sofia Universiade, Sofia
HJ
2.21-Jul 24Nevers NC, Nevers
HJ
2.10-Mar 13European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)

1976

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.05-Jul 30The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
HJ
2.18-Jun 13Fürth

1975

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.26-Jun 29St-Etienne
HJ
2.18-Jun 20Eugene AAU Championships, Eugene, OR
HJ
2.19-Mar 9European Indoor Championships
HJ
2.19-Mar 8European Indoor Championships

1974

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.08-Sep 3Roma European Championships
HJ
2.17-Jul 10Firenze ITA-FRA-HUN Int. Match, Firenze

1973

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.00-Sep 16Rieti
HJ
2.22-Jul 22Colombes

Honours

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Sofia Universiade

High Jump

1977
5

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1975
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Paul Poaniewa's High Jump personal best?

Paul Poaniewa's High Jump personal best is 2.26, set on Jun 29, 1975 in St-Etienne (FRA), #640 on the all-time list.

Which events does Paul Poaniewa compete in?

Paul Poaniewa competes in the High Jump.

How did Paul Poaniewa perform in 1979?

1979 season best: 2.21, set on Feb 3, 1979 in Paris (FRA) (i).