Rune Almén (born 20 October 1952 in Trollhättan, Västra Götaland County) is a former Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the high jump.

[1] Almén became the Swedish junior champion in high jump three years in a row between 1970 and 1972.

His indoor personal best was 2.24 meters, a height which he cleared in Skoghall on 12 December 1976.

[3] On 3 May 1980 in Karlstad Almén managed to clear 1.90 meters in the standing high jump.

This result is still considered an unofficial world record for the unusual event.