Pentti Nikula
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Pentti Nikula (born 3 February 1939 in Somero) is a retired Finnish pole vaulter. During his career he won the European Championships and held the world record. He was the first pole vaulter to clear 5.0 metres.
See also
External links
- Profile at Sports Reference
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| Preceded by | Men's Pole Vault World Record Holder April 28, 1962 – April 27, 1963 |
Succeeded by Brian Sternberg |
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European Athletics Championships champions in men's pole vault
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