Galina Chistyakova is a former Soviet athlete known for her exceptional skills in the sport of long jump. Born on March 21, 1966, in Sverdlovsk, she gained international recognition during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Chistyakova set the world record for the long jump in 1987, achieving a remarkable distance of 7.52 meters, a record that stood for many years. Throughout her career, Chistyakova competed in various championships, representing the Soviet Union and later Russia. She earned multiple medals, including gold at the 1987 World Championships and the 1988 Summer Olympics. Her contributions to athletics have made her a notable figure in the history of track and field.