Stephan Niklaus
Swiss decathlete
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| Intro | Swiss decathlete | |
| Places | Switzerland | |
| is | Athlete | |
| Work field | Sports | |
| Gender |
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| Birth | 17 April 1958 | |
| Age | 66 years |
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Biography
Stephan Niklaus (born 17 April 1958) is a retired male decathlete from Switzerland. A member of the Leichtathletikclub Basel he set his personal best (8337 points) on 3 July 1983 at a meet in Lausanne, which still stands at the Swiss national record. Niklaus won three national titles in the men's decathlon during his career: 1981, 1982 and 1983.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Switzerland | ||||
| 1980 | Olympic Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 12th | Decathlon |
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 5th | Decathlon |
| 1984 | Hypo-Meeting | Götzis, Austria | 8th | Decathlon |
| 1986 | Hypo-Meeting | Götzis, Austria | 14th | Decathlon |