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Tabia Charles
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Personal information
Born (1985-04-06) 6 April 1985 (age 40)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 148 pounds (67 kg)
Sport
Country  Canada
Sport Long jump
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) Long jump: 6.82 m NR, Chania, 2008
Triple jump: 13.99 m NR, Eugene, 2010

Tabia Charles is a talented Canadian athlete. She was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 6, 1985. Tabia is best known as a long jumper. She has set amazing records in her sport.

Tabia Charles: A Canadian Track Star

Tabia Charles is a famous Canadian long jumper. She has competed in many big events. Her hard work and dedication helped her achieve great things. She is a true inspiration for young athletes.

Her Amazing Achievements

Tabia has achieved many impressive feats in her career. She holds a special record for Canada.

  • Long Jump Record: Her best long jump ever is 6.82 meters. She achieved this in June 2008 in Chania, Greece. This jump is still the official Canadian record for women.
  • Triple Jump Skills: Tabia is also skilled in the triple jump. Her best indoor triple jump was 14.02 meters. She made this jump in March 2007 in South Bend. Her best outdoor triple jump was 13.94 meters. This happened in April 2006 in Philadelphia.

Competing at the Olympics

Tabia Charles represented Canada at the biggest sports event in the world.

  • 2008 Olympic Games: She competed in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Tabia reached the final round in the women's long jump event. She finished in a great tenth place. This was a huge achievement for her and for Canada.

Honored in the Hall of Fame

Tabia's athletic journey has been recognized. She was honored for her contributions to sports.

  • University of Miami Hall of Fame: On October 4, 2018, the University of Miami made an exciting announcement. Tabia Charles-Collins would be inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame. She was one of eight athletes chosen for this honor. The special ceremony took place in April 2019. This shows how much her talent and hard work were appreciated.
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