At the 1966 European Junior Championships he won the gold medal in the 400 metres, as well as a gold medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay. At the 1967 European Indoor Games he won a gold and a silver medal in relay races. At the 1968 European Indoor Games he won a silver medal in the 400 metres as well as a bronze medal in the relay. A silver medal in the relay followed at the 1969 European Indoor Games. At the 1969 European Championships he finished fifth in the 400 metres and won a silver medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay.