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James Barton

James Barton

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Birth dateJan 16, 1977
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James Barton is a United States sprinter, born on January 16, 1977. He competes primarily in the 100m and HJ.

His personal bests include 10.80 in the 100m and 2.26 in the HJ. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
High Jump
2.26
#640 all-time
2003 season best
2.15
Apr 26, 2003 · Des Moines, IA (USA)
2003 season best
Age
49 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: High Jump 2.26 (#640 all-time), 2003 season best 2.15 (Apr 26, 2003, Des Moines, IA (USA)) · 49 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2003
HJ
2.15-Apr 26, 2003
↑
Des Moines, IA (USA)
2002
HJ
2.25-Mar 16, 2002
↑
Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
2000
HJ
2.20-Mar 3, 2000
↑
Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i)
1999
HJ
2.22-Apr 3, 1999
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
1998
HJ
2.16-Feb 20, 1998
↑
Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i)
1998
100m
10.80+0.0May 30, 1998-Bedford (GBR)
1997
HJ
2.26-Mar 21, 1997
↑
Tallahassee, FL (USA)
1996
HJ
2.25-Feb 12, 1996
↑
Maebashi (JPN) (i)

2003

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.11-May 3Baton Rouge LSU Twilight, Baton Rouge, LA
HJ
2.15-Apr 26Des Moines Drake Relays Invitational, Des Moines, IA
HJ
2.12-Apr 12Baton Rouge LSU Alumni Gold, Baton Rouge, LA
HJ
2.13-Mar 7Baton Rouge LSU Last Ditch, Baton Rouge, LA (i)
HJ
2.12-Feb 21Baton Rouge LSU Twilight, Baton Rouge, LA (i)
HJ
2.12-Feb 15Houston UH/RunSport All-Comers Meet, Houston, TX (i)

2002

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.15-Jul 28Walnut, CA
HJ
2.19-Jun 23USA Championships
HJ
2.13-Jun 14Houston, TX
HJ
2.18-Apr 20Baton Rouge LSU Team Invitational, Baton Rouge, LA
HJ
2.12-Mar 30Houston Tom Tellez Invitational, Houston, TX
HJ
2.10-Mar 23Baton Rouge SEC 3 Way, Baton Rouge, LA
HJ
2.25-Mar 16Baton Rouge LSU Alumni Gold, Baton Rouge, LA
HJ
2.24-Mar 1Baton Rouge LSU Last Ditch, Baton Rouge, LA (i)
HJ
2.15-Feb 15Baton Rouge LSU Twilight, Baton Rouge, LA (i)

2000

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.15-May 14Baton Rouge SEC Ch., Baton Rouge, LA
HJ
2.14-Apr 29Philadelphia Penn Relays College, Philadelphia, PA
HJ
2.19-Apr 22Austin USTCA Team Championships, Austin, TX
HJ
2.13-Apr 15Baton Rouge LSU Alumni Gold, Baton Rouge, LA
HJ
2.13-Apr 8Austin Texas Relays Univ./Coll. Div., Austin, TX
HJ
2.18-Apr 1Los Angeles, CA
HJ
2.14-Mar 25Baton Rouge LSU, Baton Rouge, LA
HJ
2.20-Mar 3Baton Rouge, LA (i)
HJ
2.16-Feb 11Lincoln Frank Sevigne Husker Invite, Lincoln, NE (i)
HJ
2.10-Feb 6Gainesville Gator Invt., Gainesville, FL (i)
HJ
2.06-Jan 29Baton Rouge LSU Invitational, Baton Rouge, LA (i)

1999

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.22-Apr 3Austin Texas Relays University Men, Austin, TX
HJ
2.21-Mar 27Baton Rouge LSU Collegiate Series, Baton Rouge, LA
HJ
2.18-Mar 21New Orleans SEC QUAD, New Orleans, LA
HJ
2.17-Mar 5NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
HJ
2.21-Feb 21Gainesville, FL (i)
HJ
2.16-Feb 12Air Force Academy (i)
HJ
2.21-Feb 6Blacksburg, VA (i)
HJ
2.16-Jan 30Houston, TX (i)
HJ
2.12-Jan 23Baton Rouge, LA (i)
HJ
2.20-Jan 16Baton Rouge, LA (i)

1998

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.80+0.0May 30Bedford
HJ
2.13-May 24Gainesville SEC, Gainesville, FL
HJ
2.08-May 2New Orleans LSU 4-Way, New Orleans, LA
HJ
2.10-Apr 25Philadelphia Penn Relays University, Philadelphia, PA
HJ
2.03-Apr 11El Paso, TX
HJ
2.05-Apr 3Austin University-College, Austin, TX
HJ
2.11-Mar 28Tempe, AZ
HJ
2.08-Mar 21Baton Rouge LSU Invitational, Baton Rouge, LA
HJ
2.12-Mar 1Baton Rouge SEC Indoor, Baton Rouge, LA (i)
HJ
2.16-Feb 20Baton Rouge LSU Invitational, Baton Rouge, LA (i)
HJ
2.05-Feb 14Houston, TX (i)
HJ
2.15-Feb 6Air Force Academy US West Invitational, Air Force Academy (i)
HJ
2.12-Jan 24Baton Rouge LSU Invitational, Baton Rouge, LA (i)
HJ
2.12-Jan 17Baton Rouge LSU Purple Tiger, Baton Rouge, LA (i)
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Barton's High Jump personal best?

James Barton's High Jump personal best is 2.26, set on Mar 21, 1997 in Tallahassee, FL (USA), #640 on the all-time list.

Which events does James Barton compete in?

James Barton competes in the High Jump.

How did James Barton perform in 2003?

2003 season best: 2.15, set on Apr 26, 2003 in Des Moines, IA (USA).