Franck Verzy

Franck Verzy

Born
May 13, 1961 (65 years old)
Birthplace
4th arrondissement of Lyon, France
Events
High Jump
Height
1.81 m
Weight
66 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.

Personal best · High Jump2.32
1989 season best2.25Feb 5, 1989

As of Nov 13, 2026: High Jump 2.32 (#165 all-time), 1989 season best 2.25 (Feb 5, 1989) · 65 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
HJLondon 1983France High Jump all-time list2.321,197 pts#165

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1989HJ Indoor2.25–Feb 5, 1989Liévin (FRA) (i)
1989HJ 2.25–Feb 5, 1989–
1988HJ 2.24–Aug 6, 1988Genève (SUI)
1987HJ 2.23–Aug 2, 1987Chambéry (FRA)
1986HJ 2.24–Aug 1, 1986Macon (FRA)
1984HJ 2.26–Jun 30, 1984Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
1983HJ 2.32–Aug 20, 1983London (GBR)
1982HJ Indoor2.26–Jan 31, 1982Lyon (FRA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Franck Verzy's High Jump personal best is 2.32, set on Aug 20, 1983 in London (GBR), #165 on the all-time list.

Franck Verzy competes in the High Jump.

1989 season best: 2.25, set on Feb 5, 1989.