Ilana Karaszyk

Ilana Karaszyk (also "Karashik"; אילנה קרשיק; born July 1, 1938) is an Israeli former Olympic runner and long jumper.[1] In 1960 she was the Israeli Women's Champion in the 200 metre run and in the long jump.

Ilana Karaszyk
אילנה קרשיק

Ilana Adir (left) and Ilana Karaszyk (right) prepare to compete in the 1960 Olympics.
Personal information
Born	July 1, 1938 Poland
Height	5-4.5 (165 cm)
Weight	130 lb (59 kg)
Sport
Country	Israel
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	200 metres and long jump
Achievements and titles
National finals	Israeli Champion in 200 metres and long jump (1960)
Personal best(s)	long jump: 5.39 (1960)

Karaszyk was born in Poland, and is Jewish.[1][2]

Running and long jump career

Her personal best was 5.39 in the long jump, in 1960.[1] In 1960 Karaszyk was the Israeli Women's Champion in the long jump with a jump of 5.13 metres, and in the 200 metre run with a time of 26.8.[3]

Karaszyk competed for Israel at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy, in Athletics at the age of 22.[1] In the Women's Long Jump she came in 28th with a best jump of 5.08 metres.[1] In the Women's 200 metres she came in fifth in Heat 2 with a time of 26.5. When she competed in the Olympics she was 5-4.5 (165 cm) tall and weighed 130 lbs (59 kg).[1]

References

1. "Ilana Karaszyk Bio, Stats, and Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.
2. "Karashik, Ilana"
3. "Israeli Championships". gbrathletics.com.