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Rolf Beilschmidt

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Rolf Beilschmidt

GDRGDRMen
Birth dateAug 8, 1953
BirthplaceJena, Germany
Height1.83 m
Weight82 kg

Rolf Beilschmidt (born 8 August 1953, in Jena) is a retired East German high jumper Beilschmidt represented the sports club SC Motor Jena, and became East German champion in 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1981.

Beilschmidt's personal best high jump was 2 31 metres, achieved in August 1977 in Helsinki.

Beilschmidt shares the decathlon world record in high jump with Christian Schenk at 2 27 m.

Key facts
High Jump
2.31
#208 all-time
1982 season best
2.20
Feb 20, 1982 · Budapest (HUN) (i)
1982 season best
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: High Jump 2.31 (#208 all-time), 1982 season best 2.20 (Feb 20, 1982, Budapest (HUN) (i)) · 73 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1982
HJ
2.20-Feb 20, 1982
↓
Budapest (HUN) (i)
1981
HJ
2.24-Jan 17, 1981
↓
Arnstadt (GER) (i)
1980
HJ
2.20-Aug 9, 1980
↓
Jena (GDR)
1979
HJ
2.30-Jun 6, 1979
↓
Torino (ITA)
1978
HJ
2.31-Jul 1, 1978
↓
Leipzig (GER)
1977
HJ
2.31-Aug 13, 1977
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1976
HJ
2.24-Jan 24, 1976
↓
Berlin (GER) (i)
1975
HJ
2.24-Jun 21, 1975
↓
Dresden (GER)
1974
HJ
2.20-Jun 1, 1974
↓
Jena (GDR)
1973
HJ
2.16-Oct 5, 1973
↓
Jena (GDR)

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.20-Feb 20Budapest (i)

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.24-Jan 17Arnstadt (i)

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.20-Aug 9Jena

1979

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.28-Sep 13Ciudad de México Universiade, Ciudad de México
HJ
2.28-Sep 4Ciudad de México
HJ
2.24-Aug 25Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
HJ
2.28-Aug 11Karl Marx Stadt
HJ
2.30-Aug 4European Cup Final A, Torino
HJ
2.27-Jul 5Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
HJ
2.29-Jun 23Leipzig
HJ
2.30-Jun 13Dresden
HJ
2.30-Jun 6Golden Spike of Europe, Ostrava
HJ
2.30-Jun 2Leipzig
HJ
2.29-May 27Karl Marx Stadt

1978

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.28-Sep 2Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
HJ
2.18-Sep 1Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
HJ
2.18-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
HJ
2.28-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
HJ
2.10-Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
HJ
2.25-Aug 5Potsdam
HJ
2.24-Jul 6Düsseldorf LVN Internationales Sportfest, Düsseldorf
HJ
2.31-Jul 1Leipzig
HJ
2.27-Jun 25Vilnius
HJ
2.24-Jun 15Berlin
HJ
2.26-Jun 11London
HJ
2.27-Jun 3Stockholm
HJ
2.26-May 28Erfurt
HJ
2.25-May 21Regis-Breitingen, Regis Breitingen
HJ
2.29-Mar 12European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
HJ
2.29-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
HJ
2.22-Mar 1Praha (i)
HJ
2.26-Feb 19Berlin (i)
HJ
2.24-Feb 17Senftenberg (i)

1977

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.27-Sep 30Jena
HJ
2.30-Sep 4Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup, Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf
HJ
2.26-Aug 27Halle
HJ
2.30-Aug 21Nice Nikaďa, Nice
HJ
2.31-Aug 13European Cup Final A, Helsinki
HJ
2.26-Aug 7Dresden
HJ
2.28-Jul 27Leipzig
HJ
2.28-Jul 16European Cup Semi Final, Athina
HJ
2.30-Jul 6Koblenz
HJ
2.25-Jul 2Dresden NC, Dresden
HJ
2.28-Jun 25Karl Marx Stadt GDR-URS-POL Int. Match, Karl Marx Stadt
HJ
2.24-Jun 18Halle GDR-SWE-NOR-BUL, Halle
HJ
2.27-Jun 16Berlin
HJ
2.22-Mar 13European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
HJ
2.22-Mar 12European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
HJ
2.25-Mar 5Berlin (i)
HJ
2.25-Feb 19Berlin (i)
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Honours

4

Montréal IAAF World Cup

High Jump

1979
🥈

Ciudad de México Universiade

High Jump

1979
🥉

Praha European Championships

High Jump

1978
🥈

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1978
🥉

Praha European Championships

High Jump

1978
🥇

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

High Jump

1977
🥈

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1977
6

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1976
7

The XXI Olympic Games

High Jump

1976
6

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1975
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Rolf Beilschmidt's High Jump personal best?

Rolf Beilschmidt's High Jump personal best is 2.31, set on Aug 13, 1977 in Helsinki (FIN), #208 on the all-time list.

Which events does Rolf Beilschmidt compete in?

Rolf Beilschmidt competes in the High Jump.

How did Rolf Beilschmidt perform in 1982?

1982 season best: 2.20, set on Feb 20, 1982 in Budapest (HUN) (i).