Geoff Parsons (athlete)
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]).
Geoff was trained by Ron Murray (see Facebook: The Ron Murray Appreciation Society)
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | European Indoor Championships | Liévin, France | 3rd | |
| Commonwealth Games | Edinburgh, Scotland | 2nd | ||
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | 10th | |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 16th | |
| 1990 | Commonwealth Games | Auckland, New Zealand | 3rd | |
| European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 16th | ||
| 1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada | 3rd | 2.31 m PB |
References
- ^ Commonwealth All-Time Lists (Men) - GBR Athletics
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