About Björn Otto
Born 1977. Björn Otto is a German pole vaulter and athletics competitor.
Björn Otto (born 16 October 1977) is a German retired pole vaulter.
On 30 January 2013 in Cottbus, Germany, with the mark of 5.90 m, he set the masters world record M35.
Biography His personal best is a jump of 6.01 metres, achieved on 5 September 2012 in Aachen. He cleared 5.92 metres indoors in February 2012 in Potsdam, and equaled it also at the German national indoor championships in Karlsruhe later that month. Arguably his biggest success was a second place at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. In the same year, he also won a silver medal at the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Istanbul, Turkey, in March 2012 and a silver medal at the 2012 European Athletics Championships in Helsinki, Finland in July 2012.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Björn Otto?
German pole vaulter
When was Björn Otto born?
Björn Otto was born on 16 October 1977 in Frechen.
What is Björn Otto's occupation?
Björn Otto is a pole vaulter and athletics competitor.
What nationality is Björn Otto?
Björn Otto is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Björn Otto. https://biography.guide/bjorn-otto/
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