Jens Knipphals (born 19 May 1958) is a retired West German long jumper.
He finished eighth at the 1978 European Indoor Championships1978 European Indoor Championships, men's long jump final - Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite and won the bronze medal at the 1983 European Indoor Championships.1983 European Indoor Championships, men's long jump final - Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite He became West German champion in 1979 and 1980, representing the sports club VfL Wolfsburg.West German championships, men's long jump
His personal best jump was 8.14 metres, achieved in May 1980 in East Berlin.World men's all-time best long jump (last updated 2001)
His son, Sven Knipphals, is a sprinter.
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