Sven Knipphals (born 20 September 1985 in Hannover) is a German athlete specialising in the sprinting events. He finished fourth in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2013 World Championships. In addition, he won the silver medal in the same event at the 2014 European Championships.
His father, Jens Knipphals, is a former long jumper.
Competition record Representing 2012European ChampionshipsHelsinki, Finland12th (sf)200 m20.922013World ChampionshipsMoscow, Russia4th4 × 100 m relay38.042014European ChampionshipsZürich, Switzerland12th (sf)100 m10.372nd4 × 100 m relay38.092015IAAF World RelaysNassau, Bahamas3rd4 × 200 m relay1:22.65World ChampionshipsBeijing, China37th (h)100 m10.314th4 × 100 m relay38.152016European ChampionshipsAmsterdam, Netherlands3rd4 × 100 m relay38.47Olympic GamesRio de Janeiro, Brazil9th (h)4 × 100 m relay38.262017IAAF World RelaysNassau, Bahamas8th (h)4 × 100 m relay39.11
Personal bests Outdoor 100 metres – 10.13 (+1.9 m/s) (Regensburg 2015) 200 metres – 20.48 (+1.7 m/s) (Mannheim 2014) Indoor 200 metres – 21.02 (Karlsruhe 2012)
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