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Inika Mcpherson
USAWomenBirth dateSep 29, 1986
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Inika Mcpherson is a United States jumper, born on September 29, 1986. She competes primarily in the HJ and LJ.
Her personal bests include 1.96 in the HJ and 5.35 in the LJ. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
2026 season best
1.83
Feb 21, 2026 · Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i)
Age
39 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: High Jump 1.96 (#163 all-time), 2026 season best 1.83 (Feb 21, 2026, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 1.79 · 39 years old
PB
Personal bests
5.35
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HJ | 1.83 | - | Feb 21, 2026 | → | Ocean Breeze Elite, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2025 | HJ | 1.83 | - | May 24, 2025 | → | USATF Throws Festival, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
| 2024 | HJ | 1.84 | - | Jan 27, 2024 | → | Astana Indoor Meet for Amin Tuyakov Prizes, Track & Field complex QAZAQSTAN, Astana (i) - Indoor Meeting |
| 2022 | HJ | 1.85 | - | Feb 27, 2022 | → | US Indoor Championships |
| 2021 | HJ | 1.93 | - | Jun 20, 2021 | → | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2020 | HJ | 1.90 | - | Feb 1, 2020 | → | South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | LJ | 5.35 | +1.6 | Aug 29, 2020 | ↓ | Drake Blue Oval Showcase, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
| 2019 | HJ | 1.94 | - | Jul 27, 2019 | → | USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
| 2019 | LJ | 5.30 | - | Jan 25, 2019 | ↓ | Houston, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | HJ | 1.92 | - | Jun 23, 2018 | → | Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
| 2017 | HJ | 1.96= | - | Jul 14, 2017 | → | Moratalaz, Madrid (ESP) |
| 2016 | HJ | 1.94 | - | Jun 23, 2016 | → | Houston, TX (USA) |
| 2014 | HJ | 1.96 | - | Apr 26, 2014 | → | Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2013 | HJ | 1.92 | - | Jun 22, 2013 | → | Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2012 | HJ | 1.95= | - | Apr 21, 2012 | → | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | HJ | 1.95 | - | May 22, 2011 | → | El Paso, TX (USA) |
| 2009 | HJ | 1.83 | - | Mar 13, 2009 | → | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | 60m | 6.59 | - | Feb 28, 2009 | - | - |
| 2008 | HJ | 1.78 | - | Apr 12, 2008 | → | Berkeley, CA (USA) |
| 2007 | HJ | 1.84 | - | May 25, 2007 | → | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2006 | HJ | 1.80 | - | Feb 11, 2006 | → | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | HJ | 1.88 | - | Apr 30, 2005 | → | Humble, TX (USA) |
| 2004 | HJ | 1.83= | - | Mar 6, 2004 | → | Beaumont, TX (USA) |
| 2003 | HJ | 1.72 | - | Apr 4, 2003 | → | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2002 | HJ | 1.83 | - | Mar 9, 2002 | → | Lincoln, NE (USA) |
2026
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 1.79 | - | Jul 23 | USA Championships |
HJ | 1.80 | - | Jul 10 | Ed Murphey Classic |
HJ | 1.78 | - | May 23 | USATF Throws Festival |
HJ | DNS | - | May 2 | LSU Invitational |
HJ | 1.74 | - | Apr 25 | Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events |
HJ | 1.79 | - | Feb 28 | USA Indoor Championships |
HJ | 1.83 | - | Feb 21 | Ocean Breeze Elite, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
HJ | 1.75 | - | Feb 6 | Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational |
2025
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 1.80 | - | Aug 3 | USA Championships |
HJ | 1.80 | - | Aug 1 | USA Championships |
HJ | 1.80 | - | Jul 12 | MVA HP and Para Invite, CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA |
HJ | 1.83 | - | May 24 | USATF Throws Festival, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
2024
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 1.83 | - | Feb 10 | Hustopečské skákání, Městská sportovní hala, Hustopeče (i) |
HJ | 1.82 | - | Feb 7 | Beskydská laťka, Werk Arena, Třinec (i) |
HJ | 1.84 | - | Jan 27 | Astana Indoor Meet for Amin Tuyakov Prizes, Track & Field complex QAZAQSTAN, Astana (i) - Indoor Meeting |
2022
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | DQ | - | Jun 26 | Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
HJ | DQ | - | Jun 11 | ATLETICAGENEVE - EAP, Centre sportif Bout-du-Monde, Genève |
HJ | DQ | - | Jun 5 | Music City Track Carnival Festival, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN |
HJ | 1.80 | - | May 21 | Duval County Challenge, University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL |
HJ | 1.70 | - | May 7 | Kip Keino Classic |
HJ | 1.84 | - | Apr 9 | USATF Bermuda Games, Flora Duffy Stadium, Devonshire |
HJ | 1.85 | - | Feb 27 | US Indoor Championships |
HJ | 1.85 | - | Feb 26 | US Indoor Championships |
HJ | 1.81 | - | Feb 12 | American Track League |
HJ | 1.80 | - | Feb 5 | Dr. Sander Invitational |
2021
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 1.82 | - | Dec 11 | Fastrak Opener, Houston-Yeoman FH, Houston, TX (i) |
HJ | 1.81 | - | Aug 28 | Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline |
HJ | 1.81 | - | Aug 26 | Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline |
HJ | 1.80 | - | Jul 17 | Motonet GP, Valio Areena, Lapinlahti |
HJ | 1.85 | - | Jul 14 | Motonet GP, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu |
HJ | 1.84 | - | Jul 11 | Meeting International de Sotteville, Stade Sottevillais 76, Sotteville-lès-Rouen |
HJ | 1.85 | - | Jun 28 | Blue Marlin Track & Field Series, The Bahamas National Stadium, Nassau |
HJ | 1.85 | - | Jun 27 | Bahamas Championships, The Bahamas National Stadium, Nassau |
HJ | 1.93 | - | Jun 20 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
HJ | 1.87 | - | Jun 18 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
HJ | 1.90 | - | Jun 6 | USATF Showcase, Prairie View, TX - Pre-Programme |
HJ | 1.85 | - | May 29 | Chula Vista Field Fest |
HJ | 1.90 | - | May 22 | USATF Throws Fest, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
HJ | 1.82 | - | Apr 24 | USATF Grand Prix, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
2020
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 5.35 | +1.6 | Aug 29 | Drake Blue Oval Showcase, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
HJ | 1.84 | - | Feb 15 | USA Indoor Championships |
HJ | 1.86 | - | Feb 7 | Camel City Invitational, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) |
HJ | 1.90 | - | Feb 1 | Carolina Challenge, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i) - Invitational Events |
HJ | 1.87 | - | Jan 25 | Bob Pollock Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
2019
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 1.85 | - | Sep 27 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
HJ | 1.80 | - | Sep 14 | Kamila Skolimowska Memorial |
HJ | 1.90 | - | Sep 10 | The Match Europe v USA, Dinamo National Olympic Stadium, Minsk |
HJ | 1.90 | - | Sep 9 | The Match Europe v USA, Dinamo National Olympic Stadium, Minsk |
HJ | 1.94 | - | Jul 27 | USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
HJ | 1.87 | - | Jul 12 | University Of Houston All Comers, Carl Lewis TF and Soccer Complex, Houston, TX |
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Honours
6
2018IAAF Continental Cup
High Jump
7
2018IAAF World Indoor Championships
High Jump
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2014US Indoor Championships
High Jump
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2013US Indoor Championships
High Jump
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Inika Mcpherson's High Jump personal best?
Inika Mcpherson's High Jump personal best is 1.96, set on Apr 26, 2014 in Des Moines, IA (USA), #163 on the all-time list.
Which events does Inika Mcpherson compete in?
Inika Mcpherson competes in the High Jump.
How did Inika Mcpherson perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 1.83, set on Feb 21, 2026 in Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i). Last competition: USA Championships on Jul 23, 2026, 1.79.