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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