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Ashia Hansen

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Ashia Hansen, (born 5 December 1971) 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 the 2002 European Championships. Her British records of 15.15 metres (1997 outdoors) and 15.16 metres (1998 indoors), still stand. Injury forced her into retirement. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Ashia Hansen is the 7,216th most popular athlete, the 20,573rd most popular biography from United States and the 801st most popular American Athlete.

Ashia Hansen is most famous for being a British triple jumper who won a bronze medal at the 1997 World Championships and set the British record in the event with a jump of 15.16 meters in 1998. She is recognized as one of the leading figures in British athletics during her competitive career.

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Among people born in 1971, Ashia Hansen ranks 1,316. Before her are Sophiya Haque, Sammie Henson, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran, Scot Gemmill, Dennis Hall, and Clint Lowery. After her are Kenny Cunningham, Marty Nothstein, Angie Martinez, Amy Barger, Jonas Rivera, and Márcio.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Ashia Hansen ranks 20,581 out of 20,380. Before her are Matthew Tkachuk (1997), Robert Lorenz (2000), Shauna Rohbock (1977), Jackson Vroman (1981), Killian Hayes (2001), and Jack Champion (2004). After her are Rebecca Ward (1990), Linda Sánchez (1969), Jill Bakken (1977), Marié Digby (1983), Yo Gotti (1981), and Efren Ramirez (1973).

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Among ATHLETES In United States

Among athletes born in United States, Ashia Hansen ranks 798. Before her are Moushaumi Robinson (1981), Andrew Rock (1982), and Scott McGough (1989). After her are Jill Bakken (1977), Muna Lee (1981), Mary Wineberg (1980), Hanna Thompson (1983), Xander Schauffele (1993), Caryn Davies (1982), Maggie Steffens (1993), Ryan Suter (1985), and English Gardner (1992).

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