Ivet Lalova-Collio

Ivet Lalova-Collio, born 18 May 1984 in Sofia, is a Bulgarian sprinter specializing in the 100 and 200 metres. She is the 13th-fastest woman in history over 100 metres. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, she finished fourth in the 100 metres and fifth in the 200 metres. A collision with another athlete in June 2005 caused a leg injury that interrupted her career for two years, until May 2007. She bounced back to win gold in the 100 metres at the 2012 European Athletics Championships. In 2016, she added two silvers at the European Championships, in both the 100 and 200 metres. Lalova-Collio has competed at five Olympic Games, a remarkable span of endurance. She stands 5'6" with a slim build and natural bust.