Stefka Kostadinova

Bulgarian high jumper Olympic champion

Stefka Kostadinova - Bulgarian high jumper Olympic champion
Born

March 25th, 1965
59 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Bulgaria

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A high jumper specialized in the event, achieved significant success during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Secured the gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Set a world record for women's high jump at 2.09 meters in 1987, a mark that remains unbeaten. Competed for Bulgaria in several European and World Championships, consistently finishing on the podium.

Won gold at the 1996 Summer Olympics

Set a world record of 2.09 meters in 1987

Claimed multiple medals at European Championships

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