Stefka Kostadinova

About

Bulgarian athlete who became the world record holder in women's high jump in 1987 and held it for more than 20 years.

Before Fame

Through her Olympic career she set seven world record both indoors and out, and jumped over two meters seven times.

Trivia

In 2005 she was selected to lead the Bulgarian Olympic Committee.

Family Life

She gave birth to a son in 1995, just a few months before winning the gold medal in the World Championships in Gothenburg.

Associated With

Merlene Ottey was another Olympic track champion competing in the 1990s.