Esmeralda de Jesus Garcia

Esmeralda de Jesus Freitas Garcia Silami (born February 16, 1959) 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 (non-ratified) 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.

International competitions

Personal bests Outdoor 100 metres – 11.31 (-2.7 m/s, Caracas 1983) 200 metres – 23.61 (Houston 1985) Long jump – 6.57 (-0.7 m/s, Austin 1985)