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Urszula Kielan

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Urszula Kielan

POLPOLWomen
Birth dateOct 10, 1960
BirthplaceOtwock, Poland
Height1.76 m
Weight57 kg

Urszula Kielan–Lipiec, née Urszula Kielan, (10 October 1960 in Otwock) is a retired high jumper from Poland She won four medals at the European Indoor Championships as well as an Olympic silver medal in 1980. She won four medals at the European Indoor Championships as well as an Olympic silver medal in 1980.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
High Jump
1.95
#199 all-time
1987 season best
1.94
Feb 15, 1987 · Budapest (HUN) (i)
1987 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
65 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: High Jump 1.95 (#199 all-time), 1987 season best 1.94 (Feb 15, 1987, Budapest (HUN) (i)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 65 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1987
HJ
1.94-Feb 15, 1987
↓
Budapest (HUN) (i)
1986
HJ
1.85-Feb 23, 1986
↓
European Indoor Championships
1981
HJ
1.94-Feb 22, 1981
↓
European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
1980
HJ
1.95-May 28, 1980
↓
Grudziadz (POL)
1979
HJ
1.92-Aug 1, 1979
↓
Warszawa (POL)
1978
HJ
1.90-Mar 3, 1978
↓
Třinec (TCH) (i)
1977
HJ
1.81-Aug 19, 1977
↓
European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk

1987

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.80-Jun 28European Cup Final A, Praha
HJ
1.85-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
HJ
1.85-Mar 6IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
HJ
1.94-Feb 15Budapest NC, Budapest (i)
HJ
1.90-Feb 7Zabrze (i)

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.85-Feb 23European Indoor Championships
HJ
1.85-Feb 22European Indoor Championships

1981

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.94-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
HJ
1.94-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
HJ
1.91-Feb 15Poznan (i)
HJ
1.84-Feb 11Ústí nad Labem (i)

1980

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.91-Aug 5Roma Golden Gala, Roma
HJ
1.94-Jul 26The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
HJ
1.88-Jul 25The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
HJ
1.94-Jun 9Warszawa
HJ
1.95-May 28Grudziadz
HJ
1.93-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)

1979

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.90-Aug 23Zabrze
HJ
1.83-Aug 19Nice Nikaďa, Nice
HJ
1.86-Aug 15Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
HJ
1.92-Aug 5European Cup Final A, Torino
HJ
1.92-Aug 1Warszawa
HJ
1.89-Jul 29Warszawa
HJ
1.90-Jul 1European Cup Semi Final, Sittard
HJ
1.89-Jun 24Bremen GER-GBR-POL-SUI Int. Match, Bremen
HJ
1.88-Jun 17Zabrze
HJ
1.85-Feb 25European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
HJ
1.85-Feb 24European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)

1978

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.88-Sep 25Tokyo
HJ
1.85-Aug 31Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
HJ
1.85-Aug 30Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
HJ
1.85-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
HJ
1.89-Aug 24Spala
HJ
1.88-Jul 11Warszawa NC, Warszawa
HJ
1.88-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
HJ
1.90-Mar 3Třinec (i)
HJ
1.87-Feb 25Zabrze (i)

1977

2 performances

Honours

🥉

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1981
🥈

The XXII Olympic Games

High Jump

1980
🥉

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1980
🥈

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1979
8

Praha European Championships

High Jump

1978
🥉

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1978
8

Praha European Championships

High Jump

1978
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Urszula Kielan's High Jump personal best?

Urszula Kielan's High Jump personal best is 1.95, set on May 28, 1980 in Grudziadz (POL), #199 on the all-time list.

Which events does Urszula Kielan compete in?

Urszula Kielan competes in the High Jump.

How did Urszula Kielan perform in 1987?

1987 season best: 1.94, set on Feb 15, 1987 in Budapest (HUN) (i).

How many medals has Urszula Kielan won?

Urszula Kielan has won 1 Olympic Games medal.