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James Ballard

James Ballard

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Birth dateDec 11, 1975
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James Ballard is a United States jumper, born on December 11, 1975. He competes primarily in the HJ, LJ and TJ.

His personal bests include 2.30 in the HJ, 8.02 in the LJ and 15.53 in the TJ. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
High Jump
2.30
#274 all-time
Long Jump
8.02
#931 all-time
2003 season best
2.16
Feb 14, 2003 · Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2003 season best
Age
50 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: High Jump 2.30 (#274 all-time), Long Jump 8.02 (#931 all-time), 2003 season best 2.16 (Feb 14, 2003, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)) · 50 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2003
HJ
2.16-Feb 14, 2003
↑
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2002
HJ
2.22-Apr 13, 2002
↑
El Paso, TX (USA)
2001
HJ
2.15-Feb 10, 2001
↑
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2001
LJ
7.29-Jan 26, 2001
↑
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2000
HJ
2.20-Jul 1, 2000
↑
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
2000
LJ
7.55+1.3Jul 1, 2000
↑
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1999
HJ
2.22-Jan 23, 1999
↑
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
1999
LJ
7.60+2.0May 1, 1999
↑
Springfield, MO (USA)
1998
HJ
2.22-Feb 14, 1998
↑
Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
1998
LJ
7.80-Feb 7, 1998
↑
Ames, IA (USA) (i)
1998
TJ
15.32+0.7May 24, 1998
↑
Gainesville, FL (USA)
1997
HJ
2.30-Apr 20, 1997
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1997
LJ
8.02+0.9May 17, 1997
↑
Auburn, AL (USA)
1997
TJ
15.53+0.4May 18, 1997
↑
Auburn, AL (USA)
1996
HJ
2.26-May 17, 1996
↑
Odessa, TX (USA)
1996
LJ
7.96+1.6May 17, 1996
↑
Odessa, TX (USA)

2003

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.07-Feb 22Norman Sooner Indoor, Norman, OK (i)
HJ
2.16-Feb 14Fayetteville Razorback Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)

2002

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.22-Apr 13El Paso UTEP Invitational, El Paso, TX
HJ
2.13-Mar 2US Indoor Combined Events Championships
HJ
2.19-Feb 2Fayetteville Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)
HJ
2.14-Jan 18Fayetteville, AR (i)
HJ
2.09-Jan 12Joplin Radio Shack Meeting, Joplin, MO (i)

2001

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.15-Feb 10Fayetteville Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)
LJ
7.22-Feb 10Fayetteville Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)
LJ
7.29-Jan 26Fayetteville Razorback Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)

2000

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.10-Jul 8Flagstaff High Altitude Serie 4, Flagstaff, AZ
LJ
7.55+1.3Jul 1Indianapolis Invaders' Clash for Cash, Indianapolis, IN
HJ
2.20-Jul 1Indianapolis Invaders' Clash for Cash, Indianapolis, IN
HJ
2.10-Apr 29Fort-de-France Meeting du Conseil Général, Fort-de-France
HJ
2.15-Apr 22Fayetteville Bank of Fayetteville Inv., Fayetteville, AR
HJ
2.16-Feb 12Fayetteville Tyson Inv., Fayetteville, AR (i)
LJ
7.52-Feb 11Fayetteville Tyson Inv. Coll., Fayetteville, AR (i)

1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.21-May 8Fort-de-France Meeting Dela Martinique, Fort-de-France
HJ
2.19-May 1Springfield, MO
LJ
7.60+2.0May 1Springfield, MO
HJ
2.15-Apr 17Fayetteville Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR
HJ
2.22-Jan 23Fayetteville Bank of Fayetteville Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)

1998

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.32+0.7May 24Gainesville SEC, Gainesville, FL
HJ
2.13-May 24Gainesville SEC, Gainesville, FL
LJ
7.46+0.0May 23Gainesville SEC, Gainesville, FL
HJ
2.13-May 10Marietta USTCA, Marietta, GA
LJ
7.12+0.0May 10Marietta USTCA, Marietta, GA
LJ
7.57+0.0May 2Springfield Queen City Invitational, Springfield, MO
HJ
2.12-Apr 18Fayetteville Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR
HJ
2.08-Apr 11Knoxville Sea Ray Relays, Knoxville, TN
LJ
7.19-Mar 13NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Indianapolis, IN (i)
HJ
2.09-Mar 13NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Indianapolis, IN (i)
TJ
14.96-Mar 1Baton Rouge SEC Indoor, Baton Rouge, LA (i)
LJ
7.80-Feb 28Baton Rouge SEC Indoor, Baton Rouge, LA (i)
HJ
2.22-Feb 14Indianapolis Canon IV Classic, Indianapolis, IN (i)
HJ
2.08-Feb 7Ames Cyclone Classic, Ames, IA (i)
LJ
7.80-Feb 7Ames Cyclone Classic, Ames, IA (i)

1997

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.15-Jun 5Bloomington NCAA Championships, Bloomington, IN
TJ
15.53+0.4May 18Auburn SEC Ch., Auburn, AL
HJ
2.25-May 18Auburn SEC Ch., Auburn, AL
LJ
8.02+0.9May 17Auburn SEC Ch., Auburn, AL
HJ
2.23-Apr 26Philadelphia Penn Relays University, Philadelphia, PA
LJ
7.70+0.0Apr 25Philadelphia Penn Relays University, Philadelphia, PA
HJ
2.30-Apr 20Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
LJ
7.66-Mar 7NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
HJ
2.26-Mar 7NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
LJ
7.80-Mar 1Fayetteville Arkansas Qualifier, Fayetteville, AR (i)
HJ
2.11-Feb 8Reno Cosby Invitational, Reno, NV (i)
HJ
2.08-Feb 1Lincoln Nebraska Quad, Lincoln, NE (i)
HJ
2.08-Jan 24Fayetteville Bank of Fayetteville, Fayetteville, AR (i)
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Ballard's High Jump personal best?

James Ballard's High Jump personal best is 2.30, set on Apr 20, 1997 in Walnut, CA (USA), #274 on the all-time list.

Which events does James Ballard compete in?

James Ballard competes in the High Jump and Long Jump.

How did James Ballard perform in 2003?

2003 season best: 2.16, set on Feb 14, 2003 in Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i).