Description: (Current World Record Holder in the Long Jump)
Galina Chistyakova, a retired athlete known for her excellence in long jump and triple jump, represented both the Soviet Union and Slovakia during her career. She set the world record for long jump in 1988, won the Olympic bronze medal that year, and became the World Indoor champion in 1989. Chistyakova also held the world record for the triple jump in 1989. Her remarkable achievements have established her as a prominent figure in track and field history.