Darryl Sullivan Jr.
- Born
- Dec 28, 1997 (28 years old)
- Birthplace
- Marion, United States
- Events
- High Jump
Darryl Sullivan is an American high jumper born on December 28, 1997, in Marion, Illinois. He became a four-time All-American at the University of Tennessee and represented the United States at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Sullivan won both the long jump and high jump at the IHSA State Finals as a high school senior, and still holds the class 2A State Finals Meet record in the high jump. At the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field, he equalled his personal best of 2.33 metres to finish second overall and secure his spot on the American team. At the Tokyo Olympics, he jumped 2.17 metres in the qualifying round.
As an Olympic high jumper and four-time collegiate All-American, Sullivan has established himself among America's top vertical jumpers. His progression from state record-holder to Olympic team member reflects his development as one of the premier American high jumpers of his generation.
As of Oct 28, 2026: High Jump 2.33 (#124 all-time), 2024 season best 2.15 (May 3, 2024, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA)) · Last competition: USATF New York City Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY, Jun 9, 2024, 2.13 · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | HJ | 2.15 | – | May 3, 2024 | Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
| 2023 | HJ Indoor | 2.21 | – | Feb 18, 2023 | USA Indoor Championships, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
| 2023 | HJ | 2.21 | – | Jul 9, 2023 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2022 | HJ | 2.20 | – | Jul 9, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | HJ Indoor | 2.25 | – | Feb 26, 2022 | US Indoor Championships |
| 2021 | HJ | 2.33= | – | May 14, 2021 | Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) |
| 2020 | HJ | 2.33 | – | Jan 18, 2020 | – |
| 2020 | HJ Indoor | 2.33 | – | Jan 18, 2020 | Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |