Nicole Boegman
Australian long jumper
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Nicole Jane Boegman-Stewart, formerly married Staines (born 5 March 1967) is an Australian retired long jumper, who competed at three Olympic Games.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 5 March 1967 Sydney, Australia |
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | long jump |
| Club | Reversby Workers AC |
Biography
Boegman won the British AAA Championships title in the long jump event four times, at the 1988 AAA Championships,[1] 1989 AAA Championships[2][3]1993 AAA Championships and 1995 AAA Championships.[4]
Her personal best jump was 6.87 metres, achieved in August 1988 in Gateshead. Wind aided best 7.12 metres (+4.3) achieved in Sestriere, 1995. The Australian, and Oceanian,[5] record currently belongs to Bronwyn Thompson with 7.00 metres.[6]
Boegman represented Australia at three Olympic Games, five World Outdoor Championships, three World Indoor Championships and three Commonwealth Games and is a nine-times Australian Champion. Current Australian and Oceania Indoor Record holder 6.81 metres, achieved in Barcelona 1995. Held Australian Triple Jump record (13.28 m) from 1993 to 1996.[citation needed]
Since retiring from competition Boegman-Stewart has worked in sports administration and is currently the Track & Field Program Coordinator for the New South Wales Institute of Sport.[citation needed]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing | ||||
| 1985 | World Indoor Games | Paris, France | 5th | 6.19 m |
| 1986 | Commonwealth Games | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | 8th | 6.06 m |
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | 8th | 6.63 m |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 5th | 6.73 m |
| 1989 | World Cup | Barcelona, Spain | 3rd | 6.64 m[7] |
| 1991 | World Indoor Championships | Seville, Spain | 6th | 6.66 m |
| World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 14th (q) | 6.57 m | |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | – | NM |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 7th | 6.70 m |
| 1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada | 1st | 6.82 m |
| World Cup | London, United Kingdom | 7th | 6.45 m[7] | |
| 1995 | World Indoor Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 4th | 6.81 m |
| World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 14th (q) | 6.51 m | |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 7th | 6.73 m |
| 1998 | World Cup | Johannesburg, South Africa | 6th | 6.64 m[7] |
| Commonwealth Games | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 3rd | 6.58 m | |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 9th | 6.63 m |
| 2001 | Goodwill Games | Brisbane, Australia | 6th | 6.71 m |