James Barrineau
- Born
- Jun 25, 1955 (71 years old)
- Events
- High Jump
- Height
- 1.90 m
- Weight
- 70 kg
James Archibald Barrineau, Jr. (born June 25, 1955 in Fort Gordon, Georgia) is an American high jumper.
While competing for the University of Georgia he won the Southeastern Conference titles in 1976 and 1977. He was a four-time All American and competed in the World University Games.
He finished second in the 1976 NCAA Men's Indoor Track and Field Championships to Dwight Stones then of Long Beach State University. Barrineau vs Stones would maintain a rivalry for some time. While Stones made several world records early on, Barrineau won the last matchup and left with the Masters World Record.
Personal best · High Jump2.30
1984 season best2.25Jun 23, 1984 · Los Angeles, CA
As of Oct 28, 2026: High Jump 2.30 (#267 all-time), 1984 season best 2.25 (Jun 23, 1984, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · 71 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | HJ | 2.25 | – | Jun 23, 1984 | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 1983 | HJ | 2.30 | – | Jul 2, 1983 | Colorado Springs, CO (USA) |
| 1982 | HJ | 2.24 | – | Feb 12, 1982 | – |
| 1982 | HJ Indoor | 2.24 | – | Feb 12, 1982 | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 1981 | HJ | 2.23 | – | Jun 28, 1981 | Ludwigshafen (GER) |
| 1980 | HJ | 2.25 | – | Sep 20, 1980 | Ebensee (AUT) |
| 1977 | HJ | 2.26 | – | Apr 2, 1977 | Columbia (USA) |
| 1976 | HJ | 2.25 | – | Jun 27, 1976 | Eugene, OR (USA) |