Olga Rypakova
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Records
Olga Rypakova's career is a masterclass in longevity and excellence. She is one of only a few athletes to compete in four Olympic Games and win a medal at each of three of them. Her Olympic gold in London 2012 remains a defining moment for Kazakhstani sport. She holds the Asian record in the triple jump, both indoors and outdoors, and her 15.25-meter personal best is a national record that still stands.Her ability to transition from heptathlon to triple jump and reach the top of the world is a testament to her versatility and dedication. Beyond her medals, she has been a role model for aspiring athletes in Kazakhstan and across Asia.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Asian Record Holder - Triple Jump
Set outdoor Asian record of 15.11m at Beijing Olympics; later improved to 15.25m.
Asian Indoor Record Holder - Triple Jump
Set indoor Asian record of 15.14m at World Indoor Championships.
Member of Olympic Council of Asia Executive Board
Elected as women's representative.
President of Athletics Federation of Kazakhstan
Served as president before stepping down in 2025.
Records & Feats
First Kazakhstani woman to win Olympic gold in athletics
Won the women's triple jump at London 2012, becoming the first female track and field gold medalist from Kazakhstan.
Asian record holder in triple jump
Set the Asian outdoor record of 15.25 meters in 2010 and the indoor record of 15.14 meters in the same year.