Māris Bružiks
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Mâris Bružiks (born August 25, 1962 in Plavinas) is a retired triple jumper who represented the USSR and later Latvia.
He first won the European Indoor Championships in 1986, setting a championship record (CR) with 17.54 metres. The record still stands, having been equalled by Christian Olsson in 2002. Outdoor Bružiks reached 17.56 metres, in September 1988.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | European Indoor Championships | Madrid, Spain | 1st | 17.54, CR |
| European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 2nd | ||
| 1993 | World Indoor Championships | Toronto, Canada | 2nd | |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 3rd | |
| 1996 | European Indoor Championships | Stockholm, Sweden | 1st |
[edit] External link
- IAAF profile for Mâris Bružiks
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