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Franck Verzy

Franck Verzy

FRAFRAMen
Birth dateMay 13, 1961
Birthplace4th arrondissement of Lyon, France
Height1.81 m
Weight66 kg

Franck Verzy (French: [fʁɑ̃k vɛʁzi]; 13 May 1961 – 2 July 2025) was a French high jumper, born in Lyon Verzy finished 20th at the 1982 European Indoor Championships and won the bronze medal at the 1983 Mediterranean Games.

He also competed at the 1982 European Championships, the 1983 World Championships and the 1984 Olympic Games without reaching the final He became French champion in 1982, 1984, and 1986.

His personal best was 2 32 metres, achieved in 1983 Verzy died on 2 July 2025, at the age of 64.

Key facts
High Jump
2.32
#171 all-time
1989 season best
2.25
Feb 5, 1989 · Liévin (FRA) (i)
Age
65 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: High Jump 2.32 (#171 all-time), 1989 season best 2.25 (Feb 5, 1989, Liévin (FRA) (i)) · 65 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
HJ
2.25-Feb 5, 1989
↑
Liévin (FRA) (i)
1988
HJ
2.24-Aug 6, 1988
↑
Genève (SUI)
1987
HJ
2.23-Aug 2, 1987
↑
Chambéry (FRA)
1986
HJ
2.24-Aug 1, 1986
↑
Macon (FRA)
1984
HJ
2.26-Jun 30, 1984
↑
Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
1983
HJ
2.32-Aug 20, 1983
↑
London (GBR)
1982
HJ
2.26-Jan 31, 1982
↑
Lyon (FRA) (i)
1981
HJ
2.30-Jul 12, 1981
↑
Montgeron (FRA)

1989

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.20-Jun 23Paris-St-Denis
HJ
2.20-May 13Carhaix
HJ
2.25-Feb 5Liévin (i)

1988

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.15-Aug 31Rieti
HJ
2.22-Aug 13Tours
HJ
2.24-Aug 6Genève

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.23-Aug 2Chambéry

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.24-Aug 1Macon

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.15-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
HJ
2.26-Jun 30Villeneuve d'Ascq
HJ
2.20-May 15Leuven

1983

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.28-Sep 24Créteil
HJ
2.22-Sep 16Casablanca Mediterranean Games
HJ
2.25-Sep 4Rieti
HJ
2.25-Sep 1Roma Golden Gala, Roma
HJ
2.32-Aug 20-
HJ
2.32-Aug 20European Cup Final A, London
HJ
2.10-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
2.10-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
2.28-Jul 27Viareggio
HJ
2.24-Jun 30Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne

1982

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.15-Sep 16Rieti
HJ
2.10-Sep 14Roma Golden Gala, Roma
HJ
2.15-Sep 10Athina European Championships
HJ
2.15-Sep 6Athina European Championships
HJ
2.15-Mar 6European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
HJ
2.26-Jan 31Lyon (i)

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.30-Jul 12Montgeron
HJ
2.28-Jul 5Beaune

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Franck Verzy's High Jump personal best?

Franck Verzy's High Jump personal best is 2.32, set on Aug 20, 1983 in London (GBR), #171 on the all-time list.

Which events does Franck Verzy compete in?

Franck Verzy competes in the High Jump.

How did Franck Verzy perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 2.25, set on Feb 5, 1989 in Liévin (FRA) (i).