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Stefka Georgieva Kostadinova (Bulgarian: Стефка Георгиева Костадинова; born 25 March 1965) is a Bulgarian former athlete who competed in the high jump. Her world record of 2.09 metres has stood since 1987. She is the 1996 Olympic champion, a two-time World champion, and a five-time World Indoor champion.
High Jump - Stefka Kostadinova (Bulgaria) - 2.09m - Rome (Italy) - 1987 - World Record Stefka Kostadinova is the reigning world record holder in the women's high jump at 2.09 m, which she...
May 24, 2024 · Stefka Kostadinova’s world high jump record has remained unbeaten ever since she cleared 2.09m in 1987 and it is fitting that her name is among the current list of global record-holders as the Bulgarian Athletics Federation celebrated its centenary.
Apr 11, 2024 · #WomenWhoInspire The Rise of a Champion Stefka Kostadinova is a name synonymous with excellence and determination in the athletic world. Hailing from Bulgaria, she quickly rose to prominence as…
Stefka Kostadinova was one of the world’s leading high jumpers for about a decade. She first came to prominence in 1985, winning the World Indoor title and ranking #1 in the world for the year. In 1986 she equalled her compatriot Lyudmila Andonova’s world record, bettering it to 2.08 m several days later. At the 1987 World Championships ...
Stefka Kostadinova was one of the world's leading high jumpers for about a decade. She first came to prominence in 1985, winning the World Indoor title and ranking #1 in the world for the year. In 1986 she equalled her compatriot Lyudmila Andonova's world record, bettering it to 2.08 m several days later.
Honours Summary. 1 x Olympic champion. 2 x World champion. 1 x Olympic Games Silver medallist. 4 x World Indoor champion. More Honours. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests. Results.
Stefka Georgieva Kostadinova (Bulgarian: Стефка Георгиева Костадинова; born 25 March 1965) is a Bulgarian former athlete who competed in the high jump. Her world record of 2.09 metres has stood since 1987. She is the 1996 Olympic champion, a two-time World champion, and a five-time World Indoor champion.
Aug 3, 2021 · 25 years since Olympic title of Bulgarian queen of high jump. It has been a quarter of a century since today’s President of the Bulgarian Olympic Committee, Stefka Kostadinova, added the Olympic gold to her collection of medals.
May 1, 2021 · Stefka Kostadinova made a sensational impact on the world high jumping scene, quickly rising to totally dominate the event. However, despite this rapid rise, it would take some time before she was able to achieve the most coveted of sporting goals, an Olympic gold medal.
