He was the World Champion in 1987, the World and European Indoor Champion in 1985 and the European Champion in 1986. Markov also coached compatriot Tereza Marinova, who won Olympic gold in 2000.
8. Caterine Ibargüen
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She is a legendary triple jump athlete known for her technical prowess and competitive spirit
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She won Olympic gold at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics
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Ibargüen’s personal best for the triple jump is 15.31 metres
Caterine Ibargüen retired in 2021 at the age of 37. However, this Colombian athlete had an amazing run. She competed in the long jump, high jump and triple jump, dominating in the latter later in her career.
Ibargüen’s long list of triple jump victories includes one Olympic gold, two World Championships and two Pan American Games titles.
9. Adhemar da Silva
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Da Silva broke five world records for the triple jump during his career
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He won two Olympic gold medals: one in 1952 and one in 1956
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His triple jump style was comparable to the grace and finesse of a samba dancer
Adhemar da Silva was born in São Paulo, Brazil. His first-ever triple jump in 1947 at age 19 was 13.05 metres. By 1948, his new personal best was 15.00 metres.
Until 1980, he was the only Brazilian to achieve Olympic gold. Da Silva was also the first Brazilian to set a world record for any sporting event.
