Mihambo - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Malaika Mihambo is a German long jump athlete who was born on February 3, 1994 in Heidelberg, Germany.
- 2. Mihambo started her athletics career at a young age and quickly excelled in the long jump event.
- 3. She made her international debut in 2013 at the European Junior Championships, where she won a bronze medal in the long jump.
- 4. In 2015, Mihambo won a silver medal at the European U23 Championships and finished 4th at the World Championships in Beijing.
- 5. Mihambo's breakthrough year came in 2019 when she won the gold medal at the World Championships in Doha with a jump of 7.30 meters.
- 6. She followed up her World Championships success by winning the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a jump of 7.00 meters.
- 7. Mihambo is known for her powerful and technically sound jumping style, which has helped her achieve consistent success in international competitions.
- 8. Outside of athletics, Mihambo is studying political science at the University of Mannheim and is also a talented singer and songwriter.
- 9. She is coached by former German long jump champion Uwe Florczak, who has helped her develop her skills and technique over the years.
- 10. Mihambo is considered one of the top long jumpers in the world and is a strong contender for future Olympic and World Championships titles.