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Bill Jankunis

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Birth dateJun 29, 1955
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William John Jankunis (born June 29, 1955) is an American athlete. He competed in the men's high jump at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Jankunis won the 1976 United States Summer Olympic High Jump Trials on June 28, 1976, at University of Oregon's Hayward Stadium with a jump of 2.28 metres (7 ft. 5 3⁄4 in).

He briefly competed for the Colorado Buffaloes track and field team, but dropped out after his sophomore year due to his father's illness. While at Colorado he was a high jump All-American, placing 4th at the 1974 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. As a resident of Midland Beach, Jankunis attended New Dorp High School in New Dorp, Staten Island, New York. He was inducted into the Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame in 1996.

Key facts
High Jump
2.28
1976 season best
2.28
Jun 27, 1976 · Eugene, OR (USA)
Age
71 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: High Jump 2.28 (#414 all-time), 1976 season best 2.28 (Jun 27, 1976, Eugene, OR (USA)) · 71 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
HJ
2.28-Jun 27, 1976
Eugene, OR (USA)
1975
HJ
2.23-May 17, 1975
Norman, OK (USA)
1974
HJ
2.21-Mar 10, 1974
Boulder, CO (USA) (i)
1973
HJ
2.14-May 11, 1973
NY (USA)

1976

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.10-Jul 31The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
HJ
2.16-Jul 30The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
HJ
2.28-Jun 27Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.23-May 17Norman Big 8, Norman, OK

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.21-Mar 10Boulder, CO (i)

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.14-May 11NY

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Bill Jankunis's High Jump personal best?

Bill Jankunis's High Jump personal best is 2.28, set on Jun 27, 1976 in Eugene, OR (USA), #414 on the all-time list.

Which events does Bill Jankunis compete in?

Bill Jankunis competes in the High Jump.

How did Bill Jankunis perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 2.28, set on Jun 27, 1976 in Eugene, OR (USA).