JH
James Howard
USAMenBirth dateSep 11, 1959
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James Allen Howard (born September 11, 1959) is an American retired high jumper.
Key facts
Age
67 years old
As of Sep 14, 2026: High Jump 2.31= (#208 all-time), 1989 season best 2.30 (Jun 23, 1989, Paris-St-Denis (FRA)) · 67 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | HJ | 2.30 | - | Jun 23, 1989 | ↓ | Paris-St-Denis (FRA) |
| 1988 | HJ | 2.30 | - | Jun 18, 1988 | ↓ | Tampa, FL (USA) |
| 1987 | HJ | 2.31 | - | Feb 8, 1987 | ↓ | Genk (BEL) (i) |
| 1986 | HJ | 2.31 | - | Jan 17, 1986 | ↓ | Simmerath (FRG) (i) |
| 1984 | HJ | 2.30 | - | Jan 27, 1984 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 1983 | HJ | 2.30 | - | Jul 2, 1983 | ↓ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 1981 | HJ | 2.26 | - | May 22, 1981 | ↓ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 1980 | HJ | 2.23 | - | Jun 29, 1980 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 1979 | HJ | 2.21 | - | Dec 8, 1979 | ↓ | Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i) |
1989
24 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.20 | - | Sep 17 | Forbach |
HJ | 2.27 | - | Aug 29 | Bern |
HJ | 2.25 | - | Aug 23 | Koblenz |
HJ | 2.23 | - | Aug 14 | Linz |
HJ | 2.20 | - | Jul 17 | Belfast |
HJ | 2.20 | - | Jul 14 | London Royal Mail Parcels Games, Crystal Palace, London |
HJ | 2.28 | - | Jul 10 | Nice Nikaia, Nice |
HJ | 2.20 | - | Jul 7 | Edinburgh |
HJ | 2.20 | - | Jul 6 | Aarhus, Århus |
HJ | 2.27 | - | Jun 25 | Villeneuve d'Ascq BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq |
HJ | 2.30 | - | Jun 23 | Paris-St-Denis |
HJ | 2.29 | - | Jun 17 | Houston TAC Championships, Houston, TX |
HJ | 2.29 | - | Jun 8 | Helsinki |
HJ | 2.24 | - | Jun 4 | Eberstadt |
HJ | 2.20 | - | May 13 | Columbus, OH |
HJ | 2.27 | - | May 6 | Austin, TX |
HJ | 2.24 | - | Apr 29 | Tampa, FL |
HJ | 2.20 | - | Feb 24 | USA Indoor Championships |
HJ | 2.30 | - | Feb 17 | Inglewood, CA (i) |
HJ | 2.26 | - | Feb 10 | East Rutherford Vitalis Olympic Invitational, East Rutherford, NJ (i) |
HJ | 2.26 | - | Feb 5 | Fairfax, VA (i) |
HJ | 2.28 | - | Jan 28 | Houston, TX (i) |
HJ | 2.26 | - | Jan 20 | Los Angeles, CA (i) |
HJ | 2.30 | - | Jan 13 | Hamilton (i) |
1988
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.24 | - | Aug 4 | La Coruna, La Coruña |
HJ | 2.27 | - | Jul 29 | Edinburgh |
HJ | 2.20 | - | Jul 27 | Verona Golden Gala, Verona |
HJ | 2.30 | - | Jun 18 | Tampa TAC Championships, Tampa, FL |
HJ | 2.27 | - | Jun 7 | Paris-St-Denis |
HJ | 2.22 | - | May 21 | Houston, TX |
HJ | 2.20 | - | May 13 | Tokyo |
HJ | 2.27 | - | May 6 | Austin, TX |
1987
17 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.23 | - | Sep 13 | Gelnhausen |
HJ | 2.30 | - | Aug 16 | Boswil |
HJ | 2.30 | - | Aug 12 | Viareggio |
HJ | 2.29 | - | Jun 11 | Paris-St-Denis |
HJ | 2.30 | - | Jun 7 | Eberstadt |
HJ | 2.24 | - | Jun 4 | Madrid |
HJ | 2.28 | - | May 30 | Houston, TX |
HJ | 2.22 | - | May 23 | Houston, TX |
HJ | 2.26 | - | May 10 | Tokyo |
HJ | 2.26 | - | Apr 26 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA |
HJ | 2.29 | - | Feb 27 | New York, NY (i) |
HJ | 2.22 | - | Feb 22 | San Diego, CA (i) |
HJ | 2.27 | - | Feb 14 | East Rutherford, NJ (i) |
HJ | 2.31 | - | Feb 8 | Genk (i) |
HJ | 2.24 | - | Jan 30 | Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) |
HJ | 2.25 | - | Jan 24 | Portland, OR (i) |
HJ | 2.25 | - | Jan 16 | Los Angeles, CA (i) |
1986
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.31 | - | Jan 17 | Simmerath (i) |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is James Howard's High Jump personal best?
James Howard's High Jump personal best is 2.31=, set on Feb 8, 1987 in Genk (BEL) (i), #208 on the all-time list.
Which events does James Howard compete in?
James Howard competes in the High Jump.
How did James Howard perform in 1989?
1989 season best: 2.30, set on Jun 23, 1989 in Paris-St-Denis (FRA).