Sorin Matei
This article is about Sorin Matei, the athlete. For the professor and author, see Sorin Adam Matei.
Sorin Matei (born 6 July 1963 in Bucharest) is a retired Romanian high jumper. His personal best jump is 2.40 metres, achieved in June 1990 in Bratislava. Only three high jumpers (Javier Sotomayor, Patrik Sjöberg and Igor Paklin) have achieved better results during the outdoor season.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Olympic Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 13th | |
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 17th | |
| 1987 | World Indoor Championships | Indianapolis, United States | 5th | |
| World Championships | Rome, Italy | 6th | ||
| Universiade | Zagreb, Yugoslavia | 3rd | ||
| 1988 | European Indoor Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 3rd | |
| Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 20th | ||
| 1989 | European Indoor Championships | The Hague, Netherlands | 5th | |
| 1991 | World Indoor Championships | Seville, Spain | 6th | |
| 1992 | European Indoor Championships | Genoa, Italy | 2nd | |
| Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 13th | ||
| 1993 | World Indoor Championships | Toronto, Canada | 9th |
External links
- IAAF profile for Sorin Matei
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Javier Sotomayor |
Men's High Jump Best Year Performance 1990 |
Succeeded by Javier Sotomayor Charles Austin |
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