Kimmo Pallonen
Finnish pole vaulter
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| Intro | Finnish pole vaulter | |
| Places | Finland | |
| is | Athlete Pole vaulter | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 17 January 1959, Jyväskylän maalaiskunta, Finland | |
| Age | 65 years | |
| Star sign | Capricorn |
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Biography
Kimmo Pallonen (born 17 January 1959 in Jyväskylän maalaiskunta) is a retired male pole vaulter from Finland. His personal best jump was 5.56 metres, achieved in July 1982 in Raahe. He became Finnish champion in 1979, 1981, 1984 and 1985.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | European Indoor Championships | Vienna, Austria | 12th | |
| 1984 | European Indoor Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 11th | |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 5th | |
| 1985 | World Indoor Games | Paris, France | 8th | |
| 1987 | European Indoor Championships | Liévin, France | 14th |