Staffan Bo Strand (born 18 April 1976) is a Swedish former

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er. He currently lives in

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with his wife since 2004 Tiffany.

Career

His personal best jump is 2.32 metres, achieved in July 2000 in

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. He has an indoor personal best of 2.35 metres, achieved in June 2002 in

Staffan was a 6-time

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champion and 5-time All-American in his three years of competition for the

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. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering with High Distinction and a Master of Science in Computer Engineering. Upon completing the master's degree, he started work on a PhD doing advanced research in Storage and Data Management. In July 2008, Staffan Strand decided to retire from elite sports because his ankle could not cope with the hard training.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Strand, Staffan 1976 births Living people People from Upplands Väsby Municipality Swedish male high jumpers Athletes (track and field) at the 2000 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Sweden University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering alumni European Athletics Championships medalists Athletes from Stockholm County Minnesota Golden Gophers men's track and field athletes