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Greg Joy

Greg Joy

CANCANMen
Birth dateApr 23, 1956
BirthplacePortland, United States
Height1.94 m
Weight-

Gregory Andrew Joy (born April 23, 1956) is an American-born Canadian high jumper who stood 6' 4" tall and weighed 157 lbs while competing from 1973 to 1982 for Canada. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
High Jump
2.31
#208 all-time
1983 season best
2.24
Mar 5, 1983 · Windsor (CAN) (i)
1983 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: High Jump 2.31 (#208 all-time), 1983 season best 2.24 (Mar 5, 1983, Windsor (CAN) (i)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 70 years old

PB

Personal bests

2.31
#208 all-time
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1983
HJ
2.24-Mar 5, 1983
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Windsor (CAN) (i)
1981
HJ
2.21-Jul 7, 1981
↓
Centennial Stadium, Etobicoke, Toronto (CAN)
1978
HJ
2.31-Jan 13, 1978
↓
College Park, MD (USA) (i)
1977
HJ
2.24-May 9, 1977
↓
El Paso, TX (USA)
1976
HJ
2.26-Aug 29, 1976
↓
Regina (CAN)
1975
HJ
2.23-Feb 8, 1975
↓
Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
1974
HJ
2.18-Jul 11, 1974
↓
Athina (GRE)

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.24-Mar 5Windsor (i)

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.21-Jul 7Etobicoke, Centennial Stadium, Etobicoke, Toronto

1978

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.24-Jun 27Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
HJ
2.24-Feb 10Toronto (i)
HJ
2.26-Feb 3Inglewood, CA (i)
HJ
2.31-Jan 13College Park, MD (i)

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.21-Jul 5Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
HJ
2.24-May 9El Paso, TX

1976

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.26-Aug 29Regina NC, Regina
HJ
2.23-Jul 31The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
HJ
2.16-Jul 30The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
HJ
2.25-May 1El Paso, TX

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.23-Feb 8Albuquerque, NM (i)

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.18-Jul 11Athina

Honours

🥈

The XXI Olympic Games

High Jump

1976
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Greg Joy's High Jump personal best?

Greg Joy's High Jump personal best is 2.31, set on Jan 13, 1978 in College Park, MD (USA) (i), #208 on the all-time list.

Which events does Greg Joy compete in?

Greg Joy competes in the High Jump.

How did Greg Joy perform in 1983?

1983 season best: 2.24, set on Mar 5, 1983 in Windsor (CAN) (i).

How many medals has Greg Joy won?

Greg Joy has won 1 Olympic Games medal.