The 2016 Rio Summer Olympics are underway, and one of our personal favorite events have been great so far: women’s long jumpers. Maybe we enjoy it because of the level of athletic competition. Or maybe it’s just because these races are always chock-full of gorgeous young ladies. Whatever the reason, we love watching the action in Rio.
Women’s long jump kicks off August 16 at 8:05 P.M. EST, and concludes the following night on August 17 at 8:15 P.M. . Compared to other Olympic Sports, long jumping’s format is relatively simple. There are two rounds: qualifications and the finals. The qualifications are made up of 2 groups, Group A & Group B, with each group consisting of 19 competitors.
We searched low and high to find the hottest long jumpers in the world, so enjoy!
Darya Klishina – Russia
Fun Fact: The only Russian track and field athlete approved to compete at the Rio Games.
Birthdate: January 15, 1991
Personal Best: 7.05 Meters
Yvonne Trevino Hayek – Mexico
Fun Fact: Salma Hayek’s Cousin
Birthdate: March 8th, 1989
Personal Best:6.70 Meters
Brooke Stratton – Australia
Birthdate: July 12th, 1993
Personal Best: 7.05 Meters
Maryna Bekh – Ukraine
Birthdate: July 18th, 1995
Personal Best: 6.78 Meters
Ivana Spanovic – Serbia
Birthdate: May 10th, 1990
Personal Best: 7.07 Meters
Janay Deloach Soukup – USA
Birthdate: October 12th, 1985
Personal Best: 7.03 Meters

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Karin Mey Melis – Turkey
Birthdate: May 31st, 1983
Personal Best: 6.93 Meters
Malaika Mihambo – Germany
Birthdate: February 3rd, 1994
Personal Best: 6.90 Meters

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Concepcion Montaner – Spain
Birthdate: January 14, 1981
Personal Best: 6.92 Meters

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Lynique Prinsloo – South Africa
Birthdate: March 30th, 1991
Personal Best: 6.81 Meters
Alexandra Wester – Germany
Birthdate: March 21st, 1994
Personal Best: 6.95 Meters
Kesnija Balta – Estonia
Birthdate: November 1st, 1986
Personal Best: 6.87 Meters

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Bianca Stuart – Bahamas
Birthdate: May 17th, 1988
Personal Best: 6.81 Meters

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Tianna Bartoletta – USA
Birthdate: August 30th, 1985
Personal Best: 7.14 Meters
FacebookAlina Rotaru – Romania
Birthdate: June 5th, 1993
Personal Best: 6.75 Meters
Chelsea Jaensch – Australia
Birthdate: January 6th. 1985
Personal Best: 6.70 Meters

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Maria del Mar Jover – Spain
Birthdate: April 21st, 1988
Personal Best: 6.78 Meters
Jazmin Sawers – GBR
Birthdate: May 21st, 1994
Personal Best: 6.67 Meters