Māris Bružiks
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Māris Bružiks (b. August 25, 1962, Plavinas, Latvia, former USSR) is a retired triple jumper who represented the USSR, and later, following the dissolution of the USSR, Latvia.
He first won the European Indoor Championships in 1986, setting a championship record (CR) with 17.54 metres. The record still stands, having been equalled by Christian Olsson in 2002. Outdoor Bružiks reached 17.56 metres, in September 1988.
He was New York City-based former model Ines Misan's first husband.[citation needed]
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | European Indoor Championships | Madrid, Spain | 1st | 17.54, CR |
| European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 2nd | ||
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 10th | |
| 1993 | World Indoor Championships | Toronto, Canada | 2nd | |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 3rd | |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 10th | Triple jump |
| 1996 | European Indoor Championships | Stockholm, Sweden | 1st |
[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Māris Bružiks
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