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Brigetta Barrett

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Brigetta Barrett

USAUSAWomen
Birth dateDec 24, 1990
BirthplaceWestchester County, United States
Height1.83 m
Weight64 kg

Beloved Promise (born Brigetta LaShea Barrett, December 24, 1990) is a former high jumper from the United States.

Her biggest success is winning the silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London and the gold medal at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow.

She retired in 2016 at the age of 25 before coming back in 2017. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Key facts
High Jump
2.04
#16 all-time
2017 season best
1.91
Apr 15, 2017 · Long Beach, CA (USA)
2017 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold
Age
35 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: High Jump 2.04 (#16 all-time), 2017 season best 1.91 (Apr 15, 2017, Long Beach, CA (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold · 35 years old

PB

Personal bests

55.04
2.04
#16 all-time
3:48.54
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1
World Championships1--1
Total11-2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
HJ
1.91-Apr 15, 2017
↓
Long Beach, CA (USA)
2016
HJ
1.85-Sep 13, 2016
↓
Marseille (FRA)
2014
HJ
1.95-Jun 6, 2014
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
2013
HJ
2.04-Jun 22, 2013
↓
Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA)
2013
400m
55.04-Apr 27, 2013-Tempe, AZ (USA)
2012
HJ
2.03-Aug 11, 2012
↓
The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
2011
HJ
1.96-Aug 21, 2011
↓
National Stadium, Shenzhen (CHN)
2011
4x400Metre
3:48.54-Jan 15, 2011-Nampa, ID (USA) (i)
2010
HJ
1.91-Jun 26, 2010
↓
Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA)
2009
HJ
1.82-Feb 14, 2009
↓
Dallas, TX (USA)
2008
HJ
1.83-Jun 7, 2008
↓
Albuquerque, NM (USA)

2017

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.80-Jul 6New York TrackTown USA Summer Series, New York, NY
HJ
1.88-Jun 23USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
HJ
1.90-Jun 17Chula Vista CVEATC Last Chance, Chula Vista, CA
HJ
1.90-Jun 10Mesa ALTIS Invitational, Mesa, AZ
HJ
1.85-May 27Chula Vista CVEATC High Performance Meet, Chula Vista, CA
HJ
1.85-May 20Kingston Jamaica International Invitational IWC, National Stadium, Kingston
HJ
1.87-May 17Baie Mahault Meeting International Guadeloupe, Baie Mahault
HJ
1.83-May 14Chula Vista CVOTC High Performance Meet, Chula Vista, CA
HJ
1.85-Apr 29Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA (i) - Invitational Events
HJ
1.91-Apr 15Long Beach Invitational, Long Beach, CA
HJ
1.85-Apr 8St. George's Grenada Invitational, St. George's

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.85-Sep 13Marseille DécaNation, Marseille
HJ
1.84-Jan 22Albuquerque Cherry and Silver Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i)

2014

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.89-Jul 5Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Promotional Events
HJ
1.91-Jun 29USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
HJ
1.95-Jun 6Houston American Track League, Houston, TX
HJ
1.88-May 31Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
HJ
1.85-May 24Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ
HJ
1.79-May 17Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
HJ
1.93-Apr 26Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Invitational Events
HJ
1.88-Apr 12Los Angeles Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational, Los Angeles, CA

2013

23 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.92-Aug 31Valence DécaNation, Valence
HJ
1.90-Aug 22Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
HJ
2.00-Aug 17IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
HJ
2.00-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
HJ
1.92-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
HJ
2.01-Jul 19Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Promotional Events
HJ
1.98-Jul 13Madrid Meeting de Atletismo, Moratalaz, Madrid
HJ
1.98-Jul 6Paris Meeting AREVA
HJ
2.04-Jun 22Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
HJ
1.95-Jun 8Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR
HJ
1.91-May 25New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline
HJ
1.79-May 24Austin NCAA West Regional Championships, Austin, TX
HJ
1.99-May 11Los Angeles Pac-12 Conference Championships, Los Angeles, CA
400m
55.63-May 11Los Angeles Pac-12 Conference Championships, Los Angeles, CA
HJ
1.94-Apr 27Tempe Double Dual, Tempe, AZ
400m
55.04-Apr 27Tempe Double Dual, Tempe, AZ
HJ
1.89-Apr 20Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
400m
55.13-Apr 6Tucson Jim Click Shootout, Tucson, AZ
HJ
1.94-Mar 29Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
HJ
1.95-Mar 8NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i)
HJ
1.88-Feb 23Seattle MPSF Indoor Championships, Seattle, WA (i)
HJ
1.87-Feb 16New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
HJ
1.91-Jan 25Fayetteville Razorback Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)

2012

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.92-Aug 15Albi DécaNation, Albi
HJ
2.03-Aug 11The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
HJ
1.93-Aug 9The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
HJ
1.93-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
HJ
2.03-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
HJ
2.01-Jun 30Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
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Honours

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Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships

High Jump

2013
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NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

High Jump

2013
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IAAF World Championships

High Jump

2013
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Monaco Herculis

High Jump

2013
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Des Moines USA Championships

High Jump

2013
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Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships

High Jump

2012
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The XXX Olympic Games

High Jump

2012
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NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

High Jump

2012
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NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

High Jump

2011
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Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships

High Jump

2011
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Universiade

High Jump

2011
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Eugene USA Championships

High Jump

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Brigetta Barrett's High Jump personal best?

Brigetta Barrett's High Jump personal best is 2.04, set on Jun 22, 2013 in Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA), #16 on the all-time list.

Which events does Brigetta Barrett compete in?

Brigetta Barrett competes in the High Jump.

How did Brigetta Barrett perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 1.91, set on Apr 15, 2017 in Long Beach, CA (USA).

How many medals has Brigetta Barrett won?

Brigetta Barrett has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 1 World Championships medal.