Sven Knipphals (born 20 September 1985 in Hannover) is a German athlete specialising in the sprinting events.[1] He finished fourth in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2013 World Championships. In addition, he won the silver medal in the same event at the 2014 European Championships.

Sven Knipphals
Sven Knipphals in 2014
Personal information
Born (1985-09-20) 20 September 1985 (age 39)
Hannover, West Germany
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight88 kg (194 lb)
Sport
Country Germany
SportAthletics
EventSprint
ClubVFL Wolfsburg
Medal record
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2014 Zürich 4 x 100 m relay
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Amsterdam 4 x 100 m relay
IAAF World Relays
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Nassau 4 x 200 m relay

His father, Jens Knipphals, is a former long jumper.

Competition record

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   Germany
2012 European Championships Helsinki, Finland 12th (sf) 200 m 20.92
2013 World Championships Moscow, Russia 4th 4 × 100 m relay 38.04
2014 European Championships Zürich, Switzerland 12th (sf) 100 m 10.37
2nd 4 × 100 m relay 38.09
2015 IAAF World Relays Nassau, Bahamas 3rd 4 × 200 m relay 1:22.65
World Championships Beijing, China 37th (h) 100 m 10.31
4th 4 × 100 m relay 38.15
2016 European Championships Amsterdam, Netherlands 3rd 4 × 100 m relay 38.47
Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 9th (h) 4 × 100 m relay 38.26
2017 IAAF World Relays Nassau, Bahamas 8th (h) 4 × 100 m relay 39.11

Personal bests

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Outdoor

Indoor

References

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