Aleksandr Gripich
Russian pole vaulter (born 1986)
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Aleksandr Sergeevich Gripich (Russian: Александр Сергеевич Грипич; born 29 September 1986) is a Russian pole vaulter.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Russian |
| Born | 29 September 1986 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | Pole vault |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | Outdoor: 5.75 m (2009) Indoor: 5.85 m (2015) |
Medal record | |
He finished fifth both at the 2009 World Championships and at the 2014 European Championships.[1] He won silver medal at the 2015 European Indoor Championships. Gripich has also won gold medal at the 2009 Universiade and silver medal at the 2011 Universiade.
His personal best jump outdoor is 5.75 metres, achieved at the 2009 World Championships. His personal best jump indoor is 5.85 metres, achieved at the 2015 European Indoor Championships[1]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Russia | |||||
| 2003 | European Youth Olympics | Paris, France | 1st | 4.95 m | |
| 2009 | Universiade | Belgrade, Serbia | 1st | 5.60 m | |
| World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 5th | 5.75 m | ||
| 2010 | World Indoor Championships | Doha, Qatar | 13th (q) | 5.45 m | |
| European Championships | Barcelona, Spain | – | NM | ||
| 2011 | Universiade | Shenzhen, China | 2nd | 5.75 m | |
| 2013 | Universiade | Kazan, Russia | 5th | 5.40 m | |
| World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 24th (q) | 5.40 m | ||
| 2014 | European Championships | Zürich, Switzerland | 5th | 5.65 m | |
| 2015 | European Indoor Championships | Prague, Czech Republic | 2nd | 5.85 m | |
| World Championships | Beijing, China | 17th (q) | 5.65 m | ||
