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Zdzisław Hoffmann

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Zdzisław Hoffmann

POLPOLMen
Birth dateAug 27, 1959
BirthplaceŚwiebodzin, Poland
Height1.91 m
Weight87 kg

Zdzisław Hoffmann (born 27 August 1959) is a retired triple jumper from Poland He is best known for winning the gold medal at the inaugural 1983 World Championships, for which he was named Polish Sportspersonality of the Year at the end of the year. He is best known for winning the gold medal at the inaugural 1983 World Championships, for which he was named Polish Sportspersonality of the Year at the end of the year.

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
Triple Jump
17.53
#68 all-time
Long Jump
8.09
#653 all-time
1990 season best
16.68
Jun 17, 1990 · Warszawa (POL)
1990 season best
Medals
World Championships: 1 gold
Record
National record · Triple Jump 17.53
National record
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Triple Jump 17.53 (#68 all-time), Long Jump 8.09 (#653 all-time), 1990 season best 16.68 (Jun 17, 1990, Warszawa (POL)) · World Championships: 1 gold · National record (Triple Jump) · 67 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1990
TJ
16.68+1.5Jun 17, 1990
↓
Warszawa (POL)
1989
TJ
16.12-Sep 4, 1989
↓
Kraków (POL)
1988
TJ
16.80-Aug 6, 1988
↓
Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (HUN) (i)
1987
TJ
17.18-Aug 1, 1987
↓
Praha (TCH)
1986
TJ
16.46-Jun 17, 1986
↓
Warszawa (POL)
1985
TJ
17.53+1.6Jun 4, 1985
↓
Madrid (ESP)
1984
TJ
17.55+3.6Jun 9, 1984
↓
Paris-St-Denis (FRA)
1983
LJ
8.09+2.0May 14, 1983-Warszawa (POL)
1983
TJ
17.42+0.6Aug 8, 1983
↓
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982
TJ
16.49+1.4Aug 15, 1982
↓
Warszawa (POL)
1981
TJ
16.58+0.4May 23, 1981
↓
Warszawa (POL)
1980
TJ
16.48-Jun 9, 1980
↓
Warszawa (POL)
1979
TJ
16.40-Aug 10, 1979
↓
Poznan (POL)
1977
TJ
15.05-Aug 19, 1977
↓
European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk

1990

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.02-Aug 13Grosseto
TJ
16.43+1.6Jul 7Formia World Formia Meeting, Formia
TJ
16.68+1.5Jun 17Warszawa

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.12-Sep 4Kraków

1988

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.16-Aug 14Grudziadz
TJ
16.80-Aug 6Lublin
TJ
16.56-Mar 6European Indoor Championships
TJ
16.56-Mar 5European Indoor Championships
TJ
16.20-Feb 27Budapest (i)
TJ
16.49-Feb 21Zabrze (i)
TJ
16.48-Feb 7Warszawa (i)

1987

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.58+1.9Aug 31IAAF World Championships
TJ
16.73+1.1Aug 30IAAF World Championships
TJ
16.58+1.9Aug 29IAAF World Championships
TJ
16.73+1.1Aug 29IAAF World Championships
TJ
17.18-Aug 1Bydgoszcz
TJ
16.13-Jul 6Budapest Grand Prix, Budapest
TJ
17.06+0.3Jun 28European Cup Final A, Praha
TJ
16.34-Jun 7Milano
TJ
16.97-May 28Sevilla
TJ
16.36-Feb 8Zabrze (i)
TJ
16.30-Jan 30Sindelfingen (i)
TJ
16.12-Jan 25Warszawa (i)

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.36-Sep 21Sao Paulo, São Paulo
TJ
16.46-Jun 17Warszawa

1985

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
17.14+1.1Jun 19Warszawa Kuso, Warszawa
TJ
17.53+1.6Jun 4Madrid
TJ
17.48+0.6May 12Sao Paulo, São Paulo

1984

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.73-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
TJ
16.06+3.1Jul 1Byrkjelo
TJ
17.28+3.6Jun 23Lublin
TJ
17.23+1.8Jun 23Lublin
TJ
17.55+3.6Jun 9Warszawa
TJ
17.34-0.8Jun 2Paris-St-Denis
TJ
17.28+2.8May 19Sevilla
TJ
16.67-Feb 18Zabrze (i)
TJ
16.64-Feb 11Torino (i)
TJ
16.43-Feb 3Stuttgart (i)

1983

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.63-Sep 10Bydgoszcz
TJ
17.03-Sep 9London
TJ
16.60-Sep 1Roma Golden Gala, Roma
TJ
17.10-Aug 23Oslo
TJ
16.94-Aug 21European Cup Final A, London
TJ
17.15+0.0Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
TJ
17.42+0.6Aug 8IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
TJ
17.42+0.6Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
TJ
16.72-0.3Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
TJ
16.99-Jul 23Sofia
TJ
17.20+1.8Jul 16Barcelona
LJ
7.68-Jun 30Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
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Honours

8

European Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

1988
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IAAF World Championships

Triple Jump

1983
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Zdzisław Hoffmann's Triple Jump personal best?

Zdzisław Hoffmann's Triple Jump personal best is 17.53, set on Jun 4, 1985 in Madrid (ESP), #68 on the all-time list.

Which events does Zdzisław Hoffmann compete in?

Zdzisław Hoffmann competes in the Triple Jump and Long Jump.

How did Zdzisław Hoffmann perform in 1990?

1990 season best: 16.68, set on Jun 17, 1990 in Warszawa (POL).

How many medals has Zdzisław Hoffmann won?

Zdzisław Hoffmann has won 1 World Championships medal.