Rolf Beilschmidt
East German high jumper
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Rolf Beilschmidt (born 8 August 1953, in Jena) is a retired East German high jumper.
 Rolf Beilschmidt clearing 2.25 m in 1977 | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  East Germany | ||
| European Championships | ||
 | 1978 Prague | High jump |
| European Indoor Championships | ||
 | 1977 San Sebastián | High jump |
| 1978 Milan | High jump |
Beilschmidt represented the sports club SC Motor Jena, and became East German champion in 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1981.[1]
Beilschmidt's personal best high jump was 2.31 metres, achieved in August 1977 in Helsinki.[2]
Beilschmidt shares the decathlon world record in high jump with Christian Schenk at 2.27 m.
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | European Indoor Championships | Katowice, Poland | 6th | [3] |
| 1976 | European Indoor Championships | Munich, West Germany | 6th | [4] |
| Olympic Games | Montreal, Canada | 7th | ||
| 1977 | European Indoor Championships | San Sebastián, Spain | 2nd | |
| 1978 | European Indoor Championships | Milan, Italy | 2nd | |
| European Championships | Prague, Czechoslovakia | 3rd |
