Flora Hyacinth (born March 10, 1966) is a retired female track and field athlete from the United States Virgin Islands who specialized in the long jump and triple jump.
Career Earlier in her career, especially while competing for the Crimson Tide Track and Field Team at the University of Alabama, she also competed in the triple jump and hurdles. On May 17, 1987, at a meet in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S., Flora surpassed the world record in the triple jump with a jump of 13.73 metres, but the feat could not be given official recognition because the meet officials lacked appropriate measuring tools. Yet, she is still included on unofficial world record progression lists. While at the University of Alabama, she became a member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority in 1986 through the Iota Eta chapter.
Personal life After pursuing her athletic career, Hyacinth went on to pursue a career as a chiropractor. Hyacinth currently practices at her own clinic in San Diego, California.
Personal bests 400 metres - 54.70 s (1985) 100 metres hurdles - 13.33 s (1987) 400 metres hurdles - 57.55 s (1986) Long jump - 6.72 m (1998) Triple jump - 13.73 m (1987)
Achievements Representing the 1984Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships (U-20)San Juan, Puerto Rico8th400 m60.534th400 m hurdles64.713rdLong jump5.60 m4th4 × 100 m relay50.844th4 × 400 m relay4:00.051986Central American and Caribbean GamesSantiago, Dom. Rep. 1st400 m hurdlesCentral American and Caribbean Games (Women) - GBR Athletics57.55 3rdLong jump6.36 m1992World CupHavana, Cuba 5thLong jump6.43 m w (3.3 m/s)1993World Indoor ChampionshipsToronto, Canada 12thTriple jump11.40 m1998Central American and Caribbean GamesMaracaibo, Venezuela 1stLong jump6.57 mWorld CupJohannesburg, South Africa 8thLong jump6.02 m (0.6 m/s)
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