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Diana Davies

Diana Davies

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Birth dateMay 7, 1961
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Diana Clare Davies (née Elliott; born 7 May 1961) is a retired female high jumper from Great Britain, Her personal best of 1.95 metres set on 26 June 1982, at a meet in Oslo, Norway, stood as the UK national record until 2014. She competed at two Olympic Games, reaching the final on both occasions. In Los Angeles 1984, she finished in 9th place (1.88 m), while in Seoul 1988, she finished 8th (1.90m).

Key facts
High Jump
1.95
#199 all-time
1988 season best
1.92
Jun 19, 1988 · Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1988 season best
Age
65 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: High Jump 1.95 (#199 all-time), 1988 season best 1.92 (Jun 19, 1988, Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)) · 65 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
HJ
1.92-Jun 19, 1988
↑
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1987
HJ
1.91-Jan 28, 1987
↑
Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
1986
HJ
1.90-Aug 1, 1986
↑
Cosford (GBR) (i)
1985
HJ
1.80-Jan 19, 1985
↑
Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (FRA) (i)
1984
HJ
1.92-Sep 14, 1984
↑
Tokyo (JPN)
1982
HJ
1.95-Jun 26, 1982
↑
Oslo (NOR)

1988

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.90-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
HJ
1.92-Sep 29The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
HJ
1.92-Jun 19Portsmouth
HJ
1.80-Mar 6European Indoor Championships
HJ
1.80-Mar 5European Indoor Championships

1986

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.87-Aug 28Stuttgart European Championships
HJ
1.89-Aug 27Stuttgart European Championships
HJ
1.87-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
HJ
1.89-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
HJ
1.90-Aug 1Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh
HJ
1.90-Feb 23European Indoor Championships
HJ
1.90-Feb 22European Indoor Championships
HJ
1.90-Feb 8Cosford GBR-HUN Indoor Match, Cosford (i)

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.80-Jan 19IAAF World Indoor Games, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.92-Sep 14Tokyo
HJ
1.88-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
HJ
1.90-Aug 9The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

1982

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.85-Jul 6Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
HJ
1.95-Jun 26Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
HJ
1.94-Mar 7European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
HJ
1.94-Mar 6European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)

Honours

8

The XXIV Olympic Games

High Jump

1988
5

IAAF World Indoor Championships

High Jump

1987
8

Stuttgart European Championships

High Jump

1986
4

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

High Jump

1986
4

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1986
8

Stuttgart European Championships

High Jump

1986
4

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

High Jump

1986
5

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1982
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Diana Davies's High Jump personal best?

Diana Davies's High Jump personal best is 1.95, set on Jun 26, 1982 in Oslo (NOR), #199 on the all-time list.

Which events does Diana Davies compete in?

Diana Davies competes in the High Jump.

How did Diana Davies perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 1.92, set on Jun 19, 1988 in Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR).