Erick Walder
- Born
- Nov 5, 1971 (54 years old)
- Birthplace
- Mobile, United States
- Events
- Long Jump · Triple Jump
Erick Walder, born November 5, 1971, in Mobile, Alabama, is a retired American long jumper. He competed at the highest level during the 1990s and was known for his powerful technique and explosive athleticism.
Walder's personal best of 8.74 metres, achieved in April 1994 in El Paso, ranked him among the best long jumpers in the world during his era. His career was defined by consistent performances on the grand prix circuit and in domestic championships.
His 8.74-metre mark places him among the top performers in the all-time long jump rankings, and his contributions to American athletics during the 1990s helped maintain the United States' traditional strength in the event.
As of Oct 27, 2026: Long Jump 8.74 (#5 all-time), Triple Jump 17.24 (#185 all-time), 2010 season best 7.33 (Feb 12, 2010) · Last competition: Fayetteville Arkansas Twilight, Fayetteville, AR, Apr 30, 2010, 7.27 · World Championships: 1 silver · 54 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | LJ | 7.33 | – | Feb 12, 2010 | – |
| 2010 | LJ Indoor | 7.35 | +4.8 | Apr 10, 2010 | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | LJ | 7.73 | +2.3 | Apr 18, 2009 | Baie Mahault (FRA) |
| 2008 | LJ | 7.70 | +3.7 | Jul 19, 2008 | Clermont, FL (USA) |
| 2007 | LJ | 7.39 | +2.6 | May 4, 2007 | Fayetteville Arkansas Twilight, Fayetteville, AR |
| 2004 | LJ Indoor | 7.80 | – | Feb 21, 2004 | Norman, OK (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | LJ | 7.80 | – | Feb 21, 2004 | – |
| 2003 | LJ | 7.89 | +1.4 | May 3, 2003 | Springfield, MO (USA) |