Minna Nikkanen

Minna Nikkanen 2009

Minna Marianne Nikkanen (born 9 April 1988 in Somero) is a Finnish pole vaulter. Her personal best vault is 4.46 metres (national record), achieved in July 2009 in Lapinlahti.

Nikkanen won gold medal in 2007 European Junior Championships (4.35 metres) and silver medal in 2009 European U23 Championships (4.45 metres). She competed at the World Championships in 2007 and in 2009 without reaching the final.

Achievements

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Notes
Representing  Finland
2009	Finnish Championships	Espoo, Finland	1st	4.15 m
2010	European Championships	Barcelona, Spain	9th	4.35 m
2011	European Indoor Championships	Paris, France	4th	4.60 m

Personal best

• 446 cm (July 25, 2009)

External links

• IAAF profile for Minna Nikkanen

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Name	Nikkanen, Minna
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Date of birth	9 April 1988
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