Anna Biryukova (born September 27, 1967) is a retired triple jumper from Russia. In 1993 she won a gold medal at the World Championships by jumping 15.09, a new world record. She reportedly believed she had the capability of jumping 16 metres, but in 1994 she didn't reach the 15 metre mark once, although she did become European champion that season. In 1995 she starred in the World Championships, and she almost reached old heights by jumping 15.08 metres. Women's triple jump had progressed, however, and she only managed a bronze medal behind Iva Prandzheva (15.15m) and Inessa Kravets, who jumped a world record of 15.50 metres which still stands.

She also competed in long jump from time to time, and her personal best is 6.64m.

[edit] Achievements

[edit] External links

• IAAF profile for Anna Biryukova

Records
Preceded by Inessa Kravets	Women's Triple Jump World Record Holder August 21, 1993 – August 10, 1995	Succeeded by Inessa Kravets