Anne-Marie Pira
Belgian heptathlete
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Anne-Marie Pira (born 6 February 1955) is a retired Belgian heptathlete who excelled in the hurdles and jumping events.
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| Born | 6 February 1955 Brussels, Belgium |
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| Sport | Track and field |
She was born in Brussels.[1] Pira became Belgian heptathlon champion in 1976, 1977 and 1979. She also won the 100 metres hurdles in 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979 and 1980; the high jump in 1976, 1977 and 1978; and the long jump in 1980.[2]
In the high jump she finished 17th at the 1976 Olympic Games[1] and competed at the 1978 European Championships without reaching the final.[3] At the 1980 European Indoor Championships she finished eleventh in the long jump[4] and competed in the 60 metres hurdles.[5]
Her personal best high jump was 1.92 metres, achieved in 1977.[1] She became Belgian Sportswoman of the Year in 1976 and 1977.[6]
