Alice Coachman

United StatesUnited StatesRetired
Born
Nov 9, 1923
Birthplace
Albany, Georgia (USA)
Height
1.70 m
Weight
58 kg

Alice Coachman is a United States jumper, born on November 9, 1923 in Albany, Georgia (USA). Standing 1.70 m and weighing 58 kg, She competes primarily in the HJ.

Her personal bests include 1.68 in the HJ. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions.

1948 season best1.68Aug 7, 1948
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Last competitionThe XIV Olympic GamesAug 7, 1948 · 1.68
The XIV Olympic Games

As of Oct 28, 2026: 1948 season best 1.68 (Aug 7, 1948) · Last competition: The XIV Olympic Games, Aug 7, 1948, 1.68 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 102 years old · Retired

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
HJ19481.68907 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games1––1

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1948HJ 1.68–Aug 7, 1948The XIV Olympic Games
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

1948 season best: 1.68, set on Aug 7, 1948. Last competition: The XIV Olympic Games on Aug 7, 1948, 1.68.

Alice Coachman has won 1 Olympic Games medal.