She first trained in ballet and rhythmic gymnastics before changing to the high jump. In 1968 she improved her personal best from 1.66 to 1.87 m, and became national and Olympic champion.
Before focusing on high jump, she had training in ballet and rhythmic gymnastics.  In 1968, she achieved a significant improvement in her personal best for the high jump, reaching 1.87 meters, and became both national and Olympic champion.