Tapani Haapakoski
Finnish pole vaulter
Intro | Finnish pole vaulter | |
Places | Finland | |
is | Athlete Pole vaulter | |
Work field | Sports | |
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Birth | 14 June 1953 | |
Age | 71 years |
Jouni Tapani ("Tapsa") Haapakoski (born June 14, 1953 in Ylivieska, Oulu) is a retired Finnish pole vaulter.
He became Finnish champion in 1976.
His personal best jump was 5.55 metres, achieved in July 1980 in Raahe.
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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1976 | Olympic Games | Montreal, Canada | 15th | |
1977 | European Indoor Championships | San Sebastian, Spain | 8th | |
1980 | Olympic Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 9th | |
1981 | European Indoor Championships | Grenoble, France | 15th |