Anna Biryukova
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| Medal record | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's athletics | |||
Competitor for  Russia |
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| World Championships | |||
| Gold | 1993 Stuttgart | Triple jump | |
| Bronze | 1995 Gothenburg | Triple jump | |
Anna Biryukova (born September 27, 1967) is a retired triple jumper from Russia. In 1993 she won a gold medal at the World Championships by jumping 15.09, a new world record. She reportedly believed she had the capability of jumping 16 metres, but in 1994 she didn't reach the 15 metre mark once, although she did become European champion that season. In 1995 she starred in the World Championships, and she almost reached old heights by jumping 15.08 metres. Women's triple jump had progressed, however, and she only managed a bronze medal behind Iva Prandzheva (15.15m) and Inessa Kravets, who jumped a world record of 15.50 metres which still stands.
She also competed in long jump from time to time, and her personal best is 6.64m.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 1st | 15.09 WR |
| 1994 | European Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 2nd | |
| European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 1st | ||
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 3rd |
[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Anna Biryukova
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Inessa Kravets |
Women's Triple Jump World Record Holder 1993-08-21 – 1995-08-10 |
Succeeded by Inessa Kravets |
| Sporting positions | ||
| Preceded by Galina Chistyakova |
Women's Triple Jump Best Year Performance 1993 |
Succeeded by Sofiya Bozhanova |
