Esmeralda de Jesus Garcia
Esmeralda de Jesus Freitas Garcia Silami is a retired long and triple jumper from Brazil, who also competed in the sprint events. A two-time Olympian she is best known for setting the world record in the women's triple jump on June 5, 1986, in Indianapolis: 13.68 metres.
Representing the Florida State Seminoles track and field team, de Jesus Garcia won the 1985 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the triple jump.
Personal bests
Outdoor- 100 metres – 11.31
- 200 metres – 23.61
- Long jump – 6.57