Jüri Tarmak: Estonian (Soviet) high jumper (1946–2022)

Jüri Tarmak (21 July 1946 – 22 June 2022) was an Estonian high jumper.

He competed for the Soviet Union. He won a gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Jüri Tarmak
Jüri Tarmak: Estonian (Soviet) high jumper (1946–2022)
Tarmak c. 1972
Personal information
Born(1946-07-21)21 July 1946
Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR
Died22 June 2022(2022-06-22) (aged 75)
Tallinn, Estonia
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)High jump
ClubDynamo Leningrad
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)2.25 m (1972)
Medal record
Representing Jüri Tarmak: Estonian (Soviet) high jumper (1946–2022) Soviet Union
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich High jump
European Athletics Indoor Championships
Silver medal – second place 1971 Sofia High jump
Bronze medal – third place 1972 Grenoble High jump

Tarmak died on 22 June 2022 in Tallinn, Estonia at the age of 75.

References


Tags:

1972 Summer OlympicsSoviet Union

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