Babe Didrikson
United StatesRetired- Born
- Jun 26, 1911
- Birthplace
- Port Arthur, Texas (USA)
- Height
- 1.69 m
- Weight
- 57 kg
Babe Didrikson is a United States jumper, born on June 26, 1911 in Port Arthur, Texas (USA). Standing 1.69 m and weighing 57 kg, She competes primarily in the HJ and JT.
Her personal bests include 1.65 in the HJ and 43.69 in the JT. She has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions.
1932 season best1.65Aug 7, 1932
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver
World record1.65High Jump
Last competitionThe X Olympic GamesAug 7, 1932 · 1.65
As of Nov 1, 2026: 1932 season best 1.65 (Aug 7, 1932) · Last competition: The X Olympic Games, Aug 7, 1932, 1.65 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · World record (High Jump) · 115 years old · Retired
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | HJ | 1.65 | – | Aug 7, 1932 | The X Olympic Games |
| 1932 | JT | 43.69 | – | Jul 31, 1932 | The X Olympic Games |