Esmeralda García

Olympic athlete

1959 –

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Who is Esmeralda García?

Esmeralda de Jesus Freitas García Silami 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 world record in the women's triple jump on June 5, 1986 in Indianapolis: 13.68 metres.

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Born
Feb 16, 1959
Sete Lagoas
Also known as
  • Esmeralda de Jesus Freitas García Silami
Nationality
  • Brazil
Profession
Lived in
  • Sete Lagoas

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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