Geoff Parsons (athlete)
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Geoff Parsons (born 14 August 1964 in Margate) is a retired Scottish high jumper, who won three Great Britain titles (AAA Championships) in the men's high jump event. His personal best jump was 2.31 metres, achieved at the Commonwealth Games in Victoria.[1] He was trained by Ron Murray.
International competitions
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes | |
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Representing Great Britain and Scotland | |||||
1982 | Commonwealth Games | Brisbane, Australia | 7th | 2.16 m | |
1984 | European Indoor Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 15th | 2.15 m | |
1986 | European Indoor Championships | Liévin, France | 3rd | 2.28 m | |
Goodwill Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 8th | 2.25 m | ||
Commonwealth Games | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | 2nd | 2.28 m | ||
European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 9th | 2.21 m | ||
1987 | Universiade | Zagreb, Yugoslavia | 6th | 2.24 m | |
World Championships | Rome, Italy | 10th | 2.25 m | ||
1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 16th | 2.15 m | |
1989 | Universiade | Duisburg, West Germany | 4th | 2.28 m | |
1990 | Commonwealth Games | Auckland, New Zealand | 3rd | 2.23 m | |
European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 16th | 2.20 m | ||
1991 | Universiade | Sheffield, United Kingdom | 5th | 2.20 m | |
1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada | 3rd | 2.31 m PB |
References
- ^ Commonwealth All-Time Lists (Men) - GBR Athletics
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- Commonwealth Games silver medallists for Scotland
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- Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1982 Commonwealth Games
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1986 Commonwealth Games
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1990 Commonwealth Games
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1994 Commonwealth Games
- World Athletics Championships athletes for Great Britain
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