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Silvia Costa

Silvia Costa

CUBCUBWomen
Birth dateMay 4, 1964
BirthplaceLa Palma
Height1.79 m
Weight-

Silvia Costa is a Cuba jumper, born on May 4, 1964 in La Palma. Standing 1.79 m, She competes primarily in the HJ.

Her personal bests include 2.04 in the HJ. She has earned 4 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Cuba.

Key facts
High Jump
2.04
#16 all-time
1996 season best
1.91
Jan 19, 1996 · Camagüey (CUB)
1996 season best
Medals
World Championships: 1 silver
Record
National record · High Jump 2.04
National record
Age
62 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: High Jump 2.04 (#16 all-time), 1996 season best 1.91 (Jan 19, 1996, Camagüey (CUB)) · World Championships: 1 silver · National record (High Jump) · 62 years old

PB

Personal bests

2.04
#16 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1996
HJ
1.91-Jan 19, 1996
↓
Camagüey (CUB)
1995
HJ
1.85-Aug 11, 1995
↓
IAAF World Championships
1994
HJ
2.00-Jun 24, 1994
↓
La Habana (CUB)
1993
HJ
1.98-Aug 4, 1993
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1992
HJ
1.94-Aug 8, 1992
↓
The XXV Olympic Games
1991
HJ
1.96-Feb 10, 1991
↓
Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1989
HJ
2.04-Sep 9, 1989
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1988
HJ
2.02-Jul 10, 1988
↓
Nice (FRA)
1987
HJ
1.96-Aug 1, 1987
↓
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1986
HJ
1.99-May 11, 1986
↓
Tokyo (JPN)
1985
HJ
2.01-Sep 3, 1985
↓
Kobe (JPN)
1984
HJ
1.99-Jun 1, 1984
↓
Verona (ITA)
1983
HJ
1.98-Jul 11, 1983
↓
Edmonton (CAN)
1981
HJ
1.83-Sep 4, 1981
↓
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.91-Jan 19Camaguey Jumping-Gala, Camagüey

1995

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.85-Aug 11IAAF World Championships
HJ
1.85-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
HJ
1.81-Jul 3Paris Meeting Gaz de France, Paris
HJ
DNS-Mar 10IAAF World Indoor Championships

1994

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.90-Sep 12Salgótarján
HJ
1.91-Sep 9London IAAF World Cup, Crystal Palace, London
HJ
1.88-Aug 2Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
HJ
1.94-Jul 4Linz Zipfer Meeting, Linz
HJ
2.00-Jun 24La Habana
HJ
1.84-Jun 10Paris-St-Denis L'Humanité, Paris-St-Denis

1993

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.88-Sep 10London IAAF Grand Prix Final
HJ
1.94-Sep 5Rieti
HJ
1.80-Sep 3Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
HJ
1.90-Aug 27Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
HJ
1.97-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
HJ
1.93-Aug 19IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
HJ
1.93-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
HJ
1.97-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
HJ
1.98-Aug 7Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
HJ
1.98-Aug 4Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
HJ
1.94-Aug 1Köln ASV Sportfest der Weltklasse, Köln
HJ
1.88-Jul 21Nice Nikaïa, Nice
HJ
1.84-Jul 7Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
HJ
1.87-Jul 2Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
HJ
1.80-Jun 9Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
HJ
1.86-Jun 5Gran Premio Diputacion Provincial Sevilla, Sevilla
HJ
1.94-Mar 13IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
HJ
1.90-Mar 12IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
HJ
1.94-Mar 12IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
HJ
1.80-Mar 6Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i)

1992

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.94-Aug 8The XXV Olympic Games
HJ
1.92-Aug 6The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
HJ
1.88-Jul 8Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
HJ
1.85-Jan 31Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i)
HJ
1.80-Jan 25Meeting Pas De Calais, Liévin (i)

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.94-Feb 24Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i)
HJ
1.96-Feb 10Stuttgart (i)

1989

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.00-Sep 16Tokyo Toto, Tokyo
HJ
1.93-Sep 13Jerez de la Frontera
HJ
2.04-Sep 9Barcelona IAAF World Cup, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
HJ
1.98-Sep 1Herculis
HJ
2.00-Aug 29Bern
HJ
1.91-Aug 27Duisburg Universiade, Duisburg
HJ
2.03-Aug 20Köln Weltklasse, Köln
HJ
2.03-Aug 20-
HJ
1.95-Aug 11Bogotá America's Cup, Bogotá
HJ
1.97-Jul 22New York, NY
HJ
1.98-Jul 10Nice Nikaia, Nice
HJ
1.98-Jul 1Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
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Honours

🥉

London IAAF World Cup

High Jump

1994
🥈

IAAF World Championships

High Jump

1993
7

IAAF World Indoor Championships

High Jump

1993
6

The XXV Olympic Games

High Jump

1992
🥇

Herculis

High Jump

1989
🥈

Duisburg Universiade

High Jump

1989
🥇

Barcelona IAAF World Cup

High Jump

1989
🥇

Ciudad de México Ibero-American Championships

High Jump

1988
4

IAAF World Championships

High Jump

1987
🥈

Indianapolis Pan American Games

High Jump

1987
🥈

Indianapolis Pan American Games

High Jump

1987
🥇

Kobe Universiade

High Jump

1985
4

Canberra IAAF World Cup

High Jump

1985
🥈

Edmonton Universiade

High Jump

1983
8

Roma IAAF World Cup

High Jump

1981
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Silvia Costa's High Jump personal best?

Silvia Costa's High Jump personal best is 2.04, set on Sep 9, 1989 in Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP), #16 on the all-time list.

Which events does Silvia Costa compete in?

Silvia Costa competes in the High Jump.

How did Silvia Costa perform in 1996?

1996 season best: 1.91, set on Jan 19, 1996 in Camagüey (CUB).

How many medals has Silvia Costa won?

Silvia Costa has won 1 World Championships medal.