Eike Onnen

Eike Onnen (born 3 August 1982 in Hannover) is a German high jumper.

Eike Onnen
Onnen in 2015
Personal information
Born (1982-08-03) 3 August 1982
Hannover, West Germany
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventHigh jump
ClubHannover 96
Coached byAstrid Fredebold-Onnen
Medal record
European Championships
Amsterdam 2016High jump

He comes from a sporting family with sister Imke also being a high jumper while mother Astrid Fredebold-Onnen a former heptathlete.

He finished seventh at the 2007 World Championships. He became German champion in 2005 and 2006, and represents the club LG Hannover.

He tied for third with Chris Baker in the 2016 European Athletics Championships.

His personal best jump is 2.34 metres, achieved in May 2007 in Garbsen.

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