Ri Yong-ae explained

Hangul:리영애
Hanja:李英愛[1]
Rr:Ri Yeong-ae
Mr:Ri Yŏng'ae
Context:north

Ri Yong-ae (born 4 November 1965) is a retired North Korean long jumper.

Her personal best jump was 6.79 metres, achieved in May 1988 in Kuala Lumpur.[2] This is the current North Korean record. She also holds the national 100 metres record.

Achievements

Representing
1987Asian ChampionshipsSingapore, Singapore3rdLong jump[3]
1990Asian GamesBeijing, China3rdLong jump[4]
1991Asian ChampionshipsKuala Lumpur, Malaysia1stLong jump6.79 CR NR

References

  1. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/41689603.pdf#page=4
  2. http://hem.bredband.net/athletics/atb-d27.htm World women's all-time best long jump (updated 2001)
  3. http://www.gbrathletics.com/ic/asg.htm Asian Championships
  4. http://www.gbrathletics.com/ic/asg.htm Asian Games