Bob Garrett

United StatesUnited StatesRetired
Born
Jun 24, 1875
Birthplace
Baltimore, Maryland (USA)
Height
1.88 m
Weight
81 kg

Bob Garrett is a United States jumper, born on June 24, 1875 in Baltimore, Maryland (USA). Standing 1.88 m and weighing 81 kg, He competes primarily in the HJ, LJ and SP.

His personal bests include 1.65 in the HJ, 6.00 in the LJ, 12.37 in the SP, 29.15 in the DT and 9.50 in the StandingTr. He has earned 2 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions.

1900 season best9.50Jul 16, 1900
Medals5Olympic Games: 2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze
World record29.15Discus Throw
World record
Last competitionThe II Olympic Games, ParisJul 16, 1900 · DNS
The II Olympic Games, Paris

As of Nov 1, 2026: 1900 season best 9.50 (Jul 16, 1900) · Last competition: The II Olympic Games, Paris, Jul 16, 1900, DNS · Olympic Games: 2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze · World record (Discus Throw) · 151 years old · Retired

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
HJ18961.65612 pts–
LJ18966.00710 pts–
SP190012.37668 pts–
DT189629.15498 pts–
StandingTr19009.50–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games2215

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1900StandingTr 9.50–Jul 16, 1900The II Olympic Games, Paris
1900SP 12.37–Jul 14, 1900The II Olympic Games, Paris
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

1900 season best: 9.50, set on Jul 16, 1900. Last competition: The II Olympic Games, Paris on Jul 16, 1900, DNS.

Bob Garrett has won 5 Olympic Games medals.

Yes, Bob Garrett holds the Discus Throw world record with 29.15.