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Olga SaladuhaUkrainian track and field athlete
Date of Birth: 04.06.1983
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Biography of Olga Saladukha
- Athletic Career
- Olympic Success
- Political Involvement
- Military Service
- Honors and Awards
- - Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class (2020)
Biography of Olga Saladukha
Early Life and TrainingOlga Saladukha, a Ukrainian track and field athlete, was born in Donetsk, Ukraine. She began training in long jump and triple jump at the age of 13 under the guidance of Anatoly Boyko.
Athletic Career
Saladukha emerged as a formidable athlete, winning numerous Ukrainian championships. She achieved her personal best in long jump at 6.37 meters and in triple jump at 14.98 meters. Her crowning achievements include the 2011 World Championship title and the 2010 European Championship title in triple jump.
Olympic Success
Saladukha represented Ukraine at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where she won a bronze medal in triple jump with a distance of 14.79 meters.
Political Involvement
Beyond her athletic pursuits, Saladukha ventured into politics as a candidate for parliament in 2019. She ran on the platform of the "Servant of the People" party, holding the 57th spot on their candidate list.
Military Service
Saladukha serves as a sports instructor in the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Honors and Awards
Saladukha's athletic accomplishments have earned her numerous accolades, including:
- Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class (2020)
- Order of Princess Olga, 2nd Class (2013)- Order of Princess Olga, 3rd Class (2012)
- Medal "For Labor and Victory" (2007)
