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Benn Fields

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Birth dateDec 17, 1954
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Benjamin "Benn" Fields (born December 17, 1954) is an American former high jumper. In 1979, Fields won silver medals at the Pan American Games and the Soviet Spartakiad. He won his specialty at the 1980 U.S. Olympic Trials, but missed out on Olympic participation due to the American boycott.

Key facts
High Jump
2.30
#274 all-time
1983 season best
2.24
Jul 12, 1983 · Hengelo (NED)
1983 season best
Age
71 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: High Jump 2.30 (#274 all-time), 1983 season best 2.24 (Jul 12, 1983, Hengelo (NED)) · 71 years old

PB

Personal bests

2.30
#274 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1983
HJ
2.24-Jul 12, 1983
↓
Hengelo (NED)
1982
HJ
2.26-Jul 25, 1982
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1981
HJ
2.21-Aug 19, 1981
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1980
HJ
2.27-Aug 8, 1980
↓
Berlin (GER)
1979
HJ
2.27-Jun 8, 1979
↓
Bratislava (TCH)
1978
HJ
2.30-Nov 1, 1978
↓
Valparaíso (CHI)
1977
HJ
2.21-Jun 11, 1977
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
1976
HJ
2.18-May 8, 1976
↓
Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
1975
HJ
2.17-Apr 26, 1975
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.24-Jul 12Hengelo

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.26-Jul 25Indianapolis, IN

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.21-Aug 19Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich

1980

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.26-Aug 31Rieti
HJ
2.10-Aug 15Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
HJ
2.27-Aug 8Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
HJ
2.15-Aug 5Roma Golden Gala, Roma
HJ
2.26-Jul 17Philadelphia, PA
HJ
2.26-Jun 29Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR

1979

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.24-Sep 4Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
HJ
2.23-Jun 30Philadelphia, PA
HJ
2.26-Jun 16Walnut AAU Championships, Walnut, CA
HJ
2.27-Jun 8Bratislava
HJ
2.26-Jun 5Maribor

1978

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.30-Nov 1Valparaíso
HJ
2.26-Sep 25Tokyo
HJ
2.25-Sep 10München
HJ
2.24-Aug 22Stuttgart
HJ
2.24-Aug 18Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
HJ
2.26-Jul 30Air Force Academy
HJ
2.24-Jun 9Westwood, CA
HJ
2.25-Mar 19Nagoya (i)
HJ
2.25-Feb 24USA Indoor Championships
HJ
2.26-Jan 20Philadelphia, PA (i)

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.21-Jun 11Westwood, CA
HJ
2.21-May 20Austin, TX

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.18-May 8Pittsburgh, PA

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.17-Apr 26Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Benn Fields's High Jump personal best?

Benn Fields's High Jump personal best is 2.30, set on Nov 1, 1978 in Valparaíso (CHI), #274 on the all-time list.

Which events does Benn Fields compete in?

Benn Fields competes in the High Jump.

How did Benn Fields perform in 1983?

1983 season best: 2.24, set on Jul 12, 1983 in Hengelo (NED).