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Dion Bentley

Dion Bentley

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Birth dateAug 26, 1971
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Dion Bentley is a United States jumper, born on August 26, 1971. He competes primarily in the LJ.

His personal bests include 8.39 in the LJ. He has earned 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Long Jump
8.39
#77 all-time
1996 season best
7.72
Mar 2, 1996 · Atlanta, GA (USA) (i)
1996 season best
Age
55 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Long Jump 8.39 (#77 all-time), 1996 season best 7.72 (Mar 2, 1996, Atlanta, GA (USA) (i)) · 55 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1996
LJ
7.72-Mar 2, 1996
↑
Atlanta, GA (USA) (i)
1995
LJ
7.94-May 1, 1995
↑
Fort-de-France (FRA)
1994
LJ
8.28+0.3Jul 4, 1994
↑
Linz (AUT)
1993
LJ
8.39+0.8Jun 3, 1993
↑
New Orleans, LA (USA)
1992
LJ
7.98-Jan 26, 1992
↑
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1991
LJ
7.98-Jan 25, 1991
↑
Johnson City, TN (USA) (i)
1990
LJ
8.05-Jan 14, 1990
↑
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1989
LJ
8.16+1.1Jun 23, 1989
↑
Santa Fe, NM (USA)
1988
LJ
7.80-May 19, 1988
↑
Pittsburgh, PA (USA)

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.68+2.5Apr 21Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
LJ
7.72-Mar 2USA Indoor Championships, Atlanta, GA (i)
LJ
7.67-Jan 26Boston Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i)

1995

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.59+0.0Jul 3Paris Meeting Gaz de France, Paris
LJ
7.70+0.0Jun 3Gran Premio Diputación Provincial Sevilla, Sevilla
LJ
7.83+0.0May 27San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José
LJ
7.65+0.0May 14Sao Paulo International Meeting, São Paulo
LJ
7.94-May 1Fort-de-France

1994

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.93+0.0Sep 9London IAAF World Cup, Crystal Palace, London
LJ
7.90+0.3Aug 30Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
LJ
7.99+0.5Aug 19Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
LJ
7.70+0.2Aug 17Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
LJ
7.94+0.7Jul 22Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo
LJ
7.90+1.3Jul 6Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
LJ
8.28+0.3Jul 4Linz Zipfer Meeting, Linz
LJ
8.28+0.3Jul 4-
LJ
7.96+0.1Jun 29Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
LJ
8.20-Apr 2-
LJ
8.20-Apr 2Tempe, AZ

1993

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.39+0.8Jun 3New Orleans NCAA Championships, New Orleans, LA
LJ
8.27-1.1May 26Tallahassee, FL
LJ
8.13-Feb 5Gainesville, FL (i)

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.98-Jan 26Gainesville, FL (i)

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.98-Jan 25Johnson City, TN (i)

1990

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.05-0.6Aug 10Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships
LJ
7.66-Aug 9Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships, Deveti Septemvri Stadium, Plovdiv
LJ
8.00-Jul 25Seattle Goodwill Games, Seattle, WA
LJ
8.05-Jan 14Gainesville, FL (i)

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.16+1.1Jun 23Santa Fé, Santa Fe, NM
LJ
8.09-Feb 18University Park, PA (i)

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.80-May 19Pittsburgh, PA

Honours

🥉

London IAAF World Cup

Long Jump

1994
🥈

Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships

Long Jump

1990
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dion Bentley's Long Jump personal best?

Dion Bentley's Long Jump personal best is 8.39, set on Jun 3, 1993 in New Orleans, LA (USA), #77 on the all-time list.

Which events does Dion Bentley compete in?

Dion Bentley competes in the Long Jump.

How did Dion Bentley perform in 1996?

1996 season best: 7.72, set on Mar 2, 1996 in Atlanta, GA (USA) (i).