Darya Klishina

Russian long jumper Olympic athlete

Darya Klishina - Russian long jumper Olympic athlete
Born

January 15th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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A long jumper from Russia, participated in several international competitions, achieving notable results. Competed in the long jump event at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Established a personal best of 7.06 meters in 2015 during the IAAF World Championships in Beijing. Also secured a gold medal at the 2013 European Athletics Indoor Championships in Gothenburg.

Competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics

Won gold at the 2013 European Indoor Championships

Achieved a personal best of 7.06 meters in 2015

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