Top 20 High Jumper celebrities in United States
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 High Jumper celebrities [Updated March 3, 2021].
Brigetta Barrett was born
on December 24, 1990
in United States.
In 2013, she was a finalist for The Bowerman award, given to the most outstanding student-athlete in track and field in the country.
Vashti Cunningham was born
on January 18, 1998
in United States.
In winning the 2016 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships, she set a World Junior Record with a 1.99 meter (more than 6'6") jump.
Erik Kynard Jr. was born
on February 3, 1991
in United States.
He competed in the 2011 World Championships and Universiade before winning his first international medal at the 2012 Olympics.
Dick Fosbury was born
on March 6, 1947
in United States.
His high jumping technique was initially met with scrutiny and was dubbed the "Fosbury Flop" because people thought he looked like a fish flopping in a boat when he jumped.
Ray Ewry was born
on October 14, 1873
in Lafayette, United States.
He set a world record in the standing long jump, which stood until the event was discontinued in 1930.
Alma Richards was born
on February 20, 1890
in United States.
His newfound high-jumping ability inspired him to also enter the 1916 Olympics, but his dreams of multiple medals never materialized; the games were cancelled by WWI.
Chaunte Lowe was born
on January 12, 1984
in Templeton, United States.
She won the 2012 High Jump World Indoor Champion.
Alice Coachman was born
on November 9, 1923
in Albany, United States.
She won an Olympic gold despite missing her prime, as the 1940 and 1944 Olympics were cancelled due to World War II.
Charles Austin was born
on December 19, 1967
in United States.
He is just the second high jumper to win gold medals at the Olympic Games, Indoor World Championships and Outdoor World Championships.
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