Vera Krepkina was born on April 15, 1933 in Russia, is a Long Jumper. Discover Vera Krepkina net worth, Biography, Age, Height, Family and career updates.
Vera Krepkina is a member of Long Jumper
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About
Former Olympic long jumper and sprinter that primarily competed in the Women's 4x100 relay and 100 meter events. She was a multi-time European World Champion and a member of the Soviet Union women's national team. After retiring, she then became an athletics coach for children.
She initially began her professional track & field career during the 1950's.
She won her first and only Olympic gold medal in 1960 during the Women's Long jump event in Rome, Italy. She jumped an Olympic record 6.37 meters.
She grew up living with her family in Kotelnich, Russia. She later moved with her own family to Kyiv, Ukraine.
She is a former professional long jumper just like Tori Bowie.
