Fiona May

Long jumper; World Champion title

Fiona May - Long jumper; World Champion title
Born

December 12th, 1969
55 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

Links & References

Competed in long jump events, representing England and Italy. Achieved significant recognition in international athletics. Won gold medals at the 1994 European Championships and 1995 World Championships. Participated in multiple Olympic Games, reaching the final stages in the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics. Accumulated a series of other national and international titles throughout an extensive career in athletics.

Won gold medal at the 1995 World Championships

Secured gold at the 1994 European Championships

Competed in the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics

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