German pole vaulter
Hendrik Gruber
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Nationality | German |
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Born | (1986-09-28)September 28, 1986[1] |
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Height | 192 cm (6 ft 3+1⁄2 in)[1] |
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Weight | 82 kg (181 lb)[1] |
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Sport | Athletics |
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Event | Pole vault |
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Club | TSV Bayer o4 Leverkusen |
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Personal bests | - PV (outdoor): 5.70m (2010)
- PV (indoor): 5.75m (2013)
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Hendrik Gruber (born 28 September 1986) is a German former pole vaulter. He was the bronze medalist at the 2009 University Games, and finished 2nd at the 2017 European Athletics Team Championships in the pole vault.
Biography
In 2005, Gruber competed in his first major international competition, placing 9th at the European Athletics Junior Championships in the pole vault.
His first major international medal was at the 2009 World University Games pole vault competition, where he won the bronze medal by virtue of being one of only three athletes to clear 5.45 metres.
Gruber competed in the inaugural Diamond League season, placing 4th in the pole vault at the 2010 Shanghai Diamond League.[2]
In September 2018, Gruber retired from the sport.[3]
Gruber competed for the TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen athletics club.[1] In 2019, he became a coach for the club.[4]
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