About Silvia Costa
Born 1964. Silvia Costa is a Cuban athletics competitor and high jumper.
Silvia Costa Acosta-MartÃnez (born May 4, 1964, in La Palma, Pinar del RÃo Province) is a former high jumper from Cuba.
Career Costa is most known for winning medals at the 1985 IAAF World Indoor Championships and the 1993 World Championships in Athletics. She also has three medals from the Summer Universiade. Her personal best jump (set in 1989) is , which makes her a member of the female two metres club and puts her ninth in the all-time performers list. She is also a three-time silver medallist at the Pan American Games.
Personal life
Costa is married to Spanish citizen José Sanleandro.
International competitions
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Silvia Costa?
Cuban high jumper
When was Silvia Costa born?
Silvia Costa was born on 4 May 1964 in La Palma.
What is Silvia Costa's occupation?
Silvia Costa is an athletics competitor and high jumper.
What nationality is Silvia Costa?
Silvia Costa is Cuban.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Silvia Costa (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Silvia Costa. https://biography.guide/silvia-costa-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Silvia Costa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/silvia-costa-athletics-competitor/.
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