István Kovács

István Kovács

HungaryHungary
Born
Oct 9, 1973 (53 years old)
Events
High Jump

István Kovács is a Hungary jumper, born on October 9, 1973. He competes primarily in the HJ, LJ and LJ.

His personal bests include 2.26 in the HJ, 7.25 in the LJ, 7.25 in the LJ, 15.21 in the TJ and 15.21 in the TJ. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Hungary.

Personal best · High Jump2.26
#634 all-time
2000 season best2.14Jul 1, 2000 · Budapest
2000 season best

As of Nov 13, 2026: High Jump 2.26 (#634 all-time), 2000 season best 2.14 (Jul 1, 2000, Budapest (HUN)) · 53 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
HJSalgótarján 1996Hungary High Jump all-time list2.261,143 pts#634
LJIndoorBudapest 19917.25976 pts–
LJ1991Hungary Long Jump all-time list7.25976 pts–
TJIndoorBudapest 199115.21975 pts–
TJ1991Hungary Triple Jump all-time list15.21975 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000HJ 2.14–Jul 1, 2000Budapest (HUN)
1999HJ 2.05–Sep 12, 1999Szolnok (HUN)
1998HJ Indoor2.17–Feb 8, 1998Szolnok (HUN) (i)
1998HJ 2.17–Feb 8, 1998–
1997HJ 2.25–Sep 7, 1997–
1997HJ Indoor2.26–Feb 22, 1997Hungarian Indoor Championships
1996HJ 2.26–Sep 11, 1996Salgótarján (HUN)
1995HJ 2.18–Jan 21, 1995–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

István Kovács's High Jump personal best is 2.26, set on Sep 11, 1996 in Salgótarján (HUN), #634 on the all-time list.

István Kovács competes in the High Jump.

2000 season best: 2.14, set on Jul 1, 2000 in Budapest (HUN).