History of Emma Green (athlete) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 7, 2025

Emma Green Tregaro is a retired Swedish high jumper. She is best known for winning a bronze medal at the 2005 IAAF World Championships. Green also represented Sweden in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. In 2010, she achieved a personal best of 2.01 meters while finishing second at the European Athletics Championships.

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December 1984: Emma Green Born

In December 1984, Emma Green, later known as Emma Green Tregaro, was born. She is a retired Swedish high jumper.

2003: Finished Gymnasium

In 2003, Emma Green finished gymnasium.

2005: Bronze Medal at IAAF World Championships

In 2005, Emma Green won a bronze medal in the high jump event at the IAAF World Championships.

2006: Goal to Participate in European Athletics Championships

In 2006, Emma Green set a goal to participate in the European Athletics Championships.

2008: Summer Olympics Representation

In 2008, Emma Green represented Sweden at the Summer Olympics.

July 2010: Improved Personal Best at Sollentuna GP

On July 1, 2010, Emma Green improved her personal best to 1.98 m when she won at the Sollentuna GP.

August 2010: Silver Medal at European Championships in Barcelona

On August 1, 2010, at the European Championships in Barcelona, Emma Green improved her personal best twice, jumping 1.99 m and then 2.01 m, earning a silver medal.

2010: Second Place at European Athletics Championships

In 2010, Emma Green finished 2nd at the European Athletics Championships with a new personal best of 2.01 m.

2011: Marriage to Yannick Tregaro

In 2011, Emma Green married her coach Yannick Tregaro.

2012: Summer Olympics Representation

In 2012, Emma Green represented Sweden at the Summer Olympics.

2012: Bronze Medal at European Athletics Championships

In 2012, Emma Green won a bronze medal in high jump at the European Athletics Championships in Helsinki on June 28.

2013: Rainbow Nails Protest at World Championships

During the 2013 World Championships in Moscow, Emma Green painted her nails in rainbow colors to protest Russia's ban on gay propaganda.

2014: Caution from Swedish Olympic Committee

Following Emma Green Tregaro's protest in 2013, the Swedish Olympic Committee cautioned their athletes against similar manifestations at the upcoming Winter Olympics 2014.