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Kjell Isaksson was born on 28 February, 1948 in Härnösand, Västernorrland, Sweden, is a Swedish pole vaulter. Discover Kjell Isaksson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?
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76 years old |
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Pisces |
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28 February 1948 |
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28 February |
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Härnösand, Västernorrland, Sweden |
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Sweden
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He is a member of famous vaulter with the age 76 years old group.
Kjell Isaksson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Kjell Isaksson height is 1.74 m and Weight 70 kg.
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1.74 m |
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70 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Kjell Isaksson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kjell Isaksson worth at the age of 76 years old? Kjell Isaksson’s income source is mostly from being a successful vaulter. He is from Sweden. We have estimated Kjell Isaksson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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vaulter |
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Timeline
Kjell Gunnar Isaksson (born 28 February 1948) is a retired pole vaulter from Sweden, who broke the world record several times in 1972.
First he broke the record set by Christos Papanikolaou of Greece and San Jose State University two years earlier, by jumping 5.51 metres in Austin, Texas, becoming the second man to clear 18 feet.
A week later he improved it to 5.54 m in Los Angeles, California.
His technique inspired several aspects of the Petrov/Bubka model.
Two months later he added another centimeter at a meet in Helsingborg, Sweden.
Isaksson competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Olympics with the best result of tenth place in 1968.
Nationally he won the pole vault title in 1968–71 and 1973–79 and was active in bowling in the 2000s.
Isaksson achieved international fame in the late 1970s as one of the most successful Superstars competitors, winning two European titles and finishing second in the inaugural 1977 World Championship.
He appeared on the cover of Track and Field News several times starting in April 1971, then March, April and June 1972 (with Seagren).
His record reign was ended on 2 July 1972 when the reigning Olympic champion Bob Seagren jumped 5.63 m at the U.S. Olympic Trials.
Isaksson set his personal best at 5.59 m in El Paso, Texas, on 23 May 1972.
In 1972 he was handicapped by a sudden change of rules by the IAAF and could not clear any height.
He dominated the European competition in 1975 and 1976, defeating the British Superstar David Hemery twice, and scoring 56 points (out of a maximum 80) in the 1975 final.
Isaksson was particularly strong in the running events (where he would only be allowed to compete after giving away "handicaps" to his rivals) and the gymnasium.
He would gain extra points in weightlifting contests by lifting higher weights in proportion to his body weight than his heavier opponents.
This gave him a major chance in the 1977 World Championship, though he was hindered by the IAAF disqualifying him from professional athletics competition (and thus the running events).
This was to give his American rival Bob Seagren a major advantage.
Now retired from athletics, Seagren was free to compete in the running events and scored enough points here to beat Isaksson into second place.
Until Brian Hooper won the last World Final in 1982, Isaksson was the most successful European Superstar ever.
