James Ballard

James Ballard

United StatesUnited States
Born
Dec 11, 1975 (50 years old)
Events
High Jump · Long Jump

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.

Personal best · High Jump2.30
#267 all-time
2003 season best2.16Feb 14, 2003
2003 season best
Personal best · Long Jump8.02
#922 all-time

As of Nov 13, 2026: High Jump 2.30 (#267 all-time), Long Jump 8.02 (#922 all-time), 2003 season best 2.16 (Feb 14, 2003) · 50 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
HJCA 1997United States High Jump all-time list2.301,179 pts#267
LJAL 1997United States Long Jump all-time list8.021,142 pts#922
TJAL 1997United States Triple Jump all-time list15.531,009 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2003HJ 2.16–Feb 14, 2003–
2003HJ Indoor2.16–Feb 14, 2003Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2002HJ 2.22–Apr 13, 2002El Paso, TX (USA)
2001HJ 2.15–Feb 10, 2001–
2001HJ Indoor2.15–Feb 10, 2001Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2001LJ Indoor7.29–Jan 26, 2001Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2001LJ 7.29–Jan 26, 2001–
2000HJ 2.20–Jul 1, 2000Indianapolis, IN (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Ballard's High Jump personal best is 2.30, set on Apr 20, 1997 in Walnut, CA (USA), #267 on the all-time list.

James Ballard competes in the High Jump and Long Jump.

2003 season best: 2.16, set on Feb 14, 2003.