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    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...
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  • sections of the gym tests, and the first appearance of pole vaulter Kjell Isaksson, who dominated the final heat in Sweden, scoring a then record 69 (out...
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    pole vault box. The Petrov/Bubka model follows the technique used by Kjell Isaksson, which concentrates on driving the pole up, rather than bending it while...
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  • glaciologist Fredrik Isaksson (born 1971), Swedish heavy-metal guitarist Kjell Isaksson (born 1948), Swedish pole vaulter Magnus Isaksson (born 1987), Swedish...
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    Norwegian politician Kjell Holmström (1916–1999), Swedish bobsledder Kjell Hovda (born 1945), Norwegian biathlete Kjell Isaksson (born 1948), Swedish...
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    Christos Papanikolaou  Greece 24 October 1970 5.5 m (18 ft 1⁄2 in) Kjell Isaksson  Sweden 8 April 1972 19 ft (5.79 m) Thierry Vigneron  France 20 June...
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  • Papanikolaou  Greece Athens, Greece October 24, 1970 1 5.51 m (18 ft 3⁄4 in) Kjell Isaksson  Sweden Austin, U.S. April 8, 1972 1 5.54 m (18 ft 2 in) Los Angeles...
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    Cata-Pole, used by defending champion American Seagren and Sweden's Kjell Isaksson, was declared to be illegal, by the IAAF, on 25 July. The pole was banned...
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    Cata-Pole, used by defending champion American Bob Seagren and Sweden's Kjell Isaksson, was declared to be illegal, by the IAAF, on 25 July. The pole was banned...
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    Preceded by Kjell Isaksson Men's Pole Vault World Record Holder July 2, 1972 – March 28, 1975 Succeeded by David Roberts Sporting positions Preceded by Kjell Isaksson...
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    and European Superstars Champions European Champions 1975: Kjell Isaksson 1976: Kjell Isaksson 1977: Ties Kruize 1979: Ties Kruize and Brian Jacks (Joint...
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  • Rod Gilbert Bob Nystrom Lanny McDonald Travis Moore Darryl Sittler Kjell Isaksson Brian Jacks Jean-Claude Killy Ties Kruize Ingemar Stenmark Ivo Van Damme...
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    and keep any prize money he won – unlike many other competitors (like Kjell Isaksson or Andy Ripley). Noticing the very high standard of competition within...
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    Phillips 1969: Peter Chen 1970: Bob Seagren 1971: Dick Railsback 1972:  Kjell Isaksson (SWE), Steve Smith (3rd) 1973: Steve Smith 1974: Vic Dias 1975: Roland...
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  • and European Superstars Champions European Champions 1975: Kjell Isaksson 1976: Kjell Isaksson 1977: Ties Kruize 1979: Ties Kruize and Brian Jacks (Joint...
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  • and European Superstars Champions European Champions 1975: Kjell Isaksson 1976: Kjell Isaksson 1977: Ties Kruize 1979: Ties Kruize and Brian Jacks (Joint...
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    yards hurdles Rod Milburn 7.1 High jump Gene White 2.18 m Pole vault  Kjell Isaksson (SWE) 5.45 m  Hans Lagerqvist (SWE) 17 ft 4 in (5.28 m) Steve Smith...
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    Phillips 1969: Peter Chen 1970: Bob Seagren 1971: Dick Railsback 1972:  Kjell Isaksson (SWE), Steve Smith (3rd) 1973: Steve Smith 1974: Vic Dias 1975: Roland...
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    laureate Mike Figgis, American director, screenwriter and composer Kjell Isaksson, Swedish pole vaulter Bernadette Peters, American actress, singer Mercedes...
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    Phillips 1969: Peter Chen 1970: Bob Seagren 1971: Dick Railsback 1972:  Kjell Isaksson (SWE), Steve Smith (3rd) 1973: Steve Smith 1974: Vic Dias 1975: Roland...
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  • 6 in) Kjell Isaksson  SWE 08.03.1970 Göteborg 5.36 m (17 ft 7 in) Jan Johnson  USA 20.06.1970 Des Moines 5.38 m (17 ft 7+3⁄4 in) Kjell Isaksson  SWE 12...
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  • Kalliomäki (FIN) 1975: Claudio Di Addezio 1976: Romuald Murawski (POL) 1977: Kjell Isaksson (SWE) 1978: Domenico D'Alisera 1979: Domenico D'Alisera 1980: Domenico...
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    on 132 Mulberry Street in New York City's Little Italy neighborhood. Kjell Isaksson of Sweden broke the world pole vault record held by Christos Papanikolaou...
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  • Phillips 1969: Peter Chen 1970: Bob Seagren 1971: Dick Railsback 1972:  Kjell Isaksson (SWE), Steve Smith (3rd) 1973: Steve Smith 1974: Vic Dias 1975: Roland...
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  • Phillips 1969: Peter Chen 1970: Bob Seagren 1971: Dick Railsback 1972:  Kjell Isaksson (SWE), Steve Smith (3rd) 1973: Steve Smith 1974: Vic Dias 1975: Roland...
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    and European Superstars Champions European Champions 1975: Kjell Isaksson 1976: Kjell Isaksson 1977: Ties Kruize 1979: Ties Kruize and Brian Jacks (Joint...
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  • Phillips 1969: Peter Chen 1970: Bob Seagren 1971: Dick Railsback 1972:  Kjell Isaksson (SWE), Steve Smith (3rd) 1973: Steve Smith 1974: Vic Dias 1975: Roland...
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  • Phillips 1969: Peter Chen 1970: Bob Seagren 1971: Dick Railsback 1972:  Kjell Isaksson (SWE), Steve Smith (3rd) 1973: Steve Smith 1974: Vic Dias 1975: Roland...
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  • Phillips 1969: Peter Chen 1970: Bob Seagren 1971: Dick Railsback 1972:  Kjell Isaksson (SWE), Steve Smith (3rd) 1973: Steve Smith 1974: Vic Dias 1975: Roland...
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  • Rank Name Nationality Result Notes François Tracanelli  France 5.30 Kjell Isaksson  Sweden 5.25 Wolfgang Nordwig  East Germany 5.20 4 Hristos Papanikolaou...
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