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Ashia Hansen

British triple jumper · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Born 1971 · age 54

Ashia Kate Nana Korantima Hansen, is a retired British triple jumper. Fourth in the 1996 Olympic final, she broke the world indoor record when winning the 1998 European Indoor title, and went on to win gold medals at the World Indoor Championships in 1999 and 2003, at the Commonwealth Games in 1998 and 2002, and at...

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Member of the Order of the British Empire

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Fourth in the 1996 Olympic final, she broke the world indoor record when winning the 1998 European Indoor title, and went on to win gold medals at the World Indoor Championships in 1999 and 2003, at the Commonwealth Games in 1998 and 2002, and at the 2002 European Championships. Her British records of 15.15 metres and 15.16 metres, still stand. Injury forced her into retirement.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1971 · age 54