Esmeralda de Jesus Garcia
Brazilian sprinter, long and triple jumper
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| Intro | Brazilian sprinter, long and triple jumper | |
| A.K.A. | Esmeralda Garcia | |
| A.K.A. | Esmeralda Garcia | |
| Places | Brazil | |
| is | Athlete Runner Sprinter Long jumper Triple jumper | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 16 February 1959, Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais, Brazil | |
| Age | 65 years | |
| Star sign | Aquarius |
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Biography
Esmeralda de Jesus Freitas Garcia Silami (born February 16, 1959) is a retired long and triple jumper from Brazil, who also competed in the sprint events. A two-time Olympian she is best known for setting the (non-ratified) world record in the women's triple jump on June 5, 1986 in Indianapolis: 13.68 metres.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Brazil | |||||
| 1975 | South American Youth Championships | Quito, Ecuador | 1st | 100 m | 11.7 s A |
| 3rd | 200 m | 24.5 s A | |||
| 2nd | 4 × 100 m relay | 48.1 s A | |||
| 1983 | Ibero-American Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 1st | 100m | 11.67 (wind: +0.4 m/s) |
| 4th | Long jump | 5.97 m (wind: +1.0 m/s) | |||