48. When did the women’s triple jump revival begin? А. The early1990’s. B. The early 1980’s.
С. The early 1970’s. D. The mid 1990’s.
49. The official ratification of world records in the women’s triple jump began in 1990. Name the first world record holder. А. Li Huirong (China). B. Iolanda Chen (Russia). С. Inessa Kravets (USSR, Ukraine). D. Anna Biryukova (Russia).
At the 1988 Games of the XXIV Olympiad in Seoul Bulgarian athlete Khristo Markov became the Olympic champion in the triple jump with an Olympic record (17 metres 61 centimetres).
50. Name the first official world record in the women’s triple jump. А. 14 metres 97 centimetres. B. 14 metres 44 centimetres.
С. 14 metres 54 centimetres. D. 14 metres 95 centimetres.
51. When did the triple jump become a part of the World Athletics Championships? А. 1983. B. 1985.
С. 1999. D. 1987.
In Atlanta at the 1996 Games of the XXVI Olympiad American Kenny Harrison won the gold medal in the triple jump with an Olympic record (18 metres 09 centimetres).
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