Ri Yong-ae

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

This article is about a North Korean sportswoman. For the South Korean actress, see Lee Young-ae.
This is a Korean name; the family name is Ri.
Ri Yong-ae
Chosŏn'gŭl
리영애
Hancha
李英愛[1]
Revised RomanizationRi Yeong-ae
McCune–ReischauerRi Yŏng'ae

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
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  North Korea
1987 Asian Championships Singapore, Singapore 3rd Long jump [3]
1990 Asian Games Beijing, China 3rd Long jump [4]
1991 Asian Championships Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1st Long jump 6.79 CR NR[3]
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References
  1. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/41689603.pdf#page=4
  2. World women's all-time best long jump (updated 2001)
  3. Asian Championships - GBR Athletics
  4. Asian Games - GBR Athletics



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