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Jason Grimes

Jason Grimes

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Birth dateSep 10, 1959
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Jason Grimes is a United States sprinter, born on September 10, 1959. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and LJ.

His personal bests include 10.44 in the 100m, 20.74 in the 200m and 8.43 in the LJ. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Long Jump
8.43
#54 all-time
1985 season best
8.50
Jun 16, 1985 · Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1985 season best
Medals
World Championships: 1 silver
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Long Jump 8.43 (#54 all-time), 1985 season best 8.50 (Jun 16, 1985, Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · World Championships: 1 silver · 67 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.44
20.74
8.43
#54 all-time
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1985
LJ
8.50+4.4Jun 16, 1985
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1985
100m
10.44+1.8May 3, 1985-Knoxville, TN (USA)
1984
LJ
8.40-May 19, 1984
↓
Modesto, CA (USA)
1983
LJ
8.41+2.2Jul 2, 1983
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1982
LJ
8.57+5.2Jun 27, 1982
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1981
LJ
7.99-1.3Jun 20, 1981
↓
Sacramento, CA (USA)
1980
LJ
8.03-Jan 11, 1980
↓
Johnson City, TN (USA) (i)
1979
200m
20.74+1.9Apr 21, 1979-Bloomington, IN (USA)

1985

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.50+4.4Jun 16Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
LJ
8.43+0.8Jun 16Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
100m
10.44+1.8May 3Knoxville, TN
LJ
7.91-Jan 25New York, NY (i)

1984

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.79-Jul 10Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
LJ
8.40-May 19Knoxville, TN
LJ
8.32-May 12Modesto, CA
LJ
8.28+2.1Apr 29Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
LJ
8.20-Apr 29-
LJ
8.20-Apr 29Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
LJ
8.27+2.1Apr 14Knoxville, TN
LJ
8.09-Mar 31Raleigh, NC
LJ
8.03-Jan 16Osaka (i)

1983

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.15-Aug 26Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
LJ
8.19+0.0Aug 24Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
LJ
8.09-Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
LJ
8.29+0.6Aug 10-
LJ
8.29+0.6Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
LJ
8.29+2.6Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
LJ
8.29+0.6Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
LJ
7.89-Jul 28Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
LJ
8.41+2.2Jul 2Colorado Springs, CO
LJ
8.32-Jul 2Colorado Springs, CO
LJ
8.04-Jun 25Los Angeles, CA
LJ
8.39+1.1Jun 19Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
LJ
8.19+0.8Jun 18Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
LJ
8.18-May 21Knoxville, TN
LJ
8.23-May 14Modesto ModR, Modesto, CA
LJ
8.26+2.1Apr 9Knoxville, TN
LJ
8.10-Jan 15Johnson City, TN (i)

1982

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.11-Aug 18Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
LJ
8.11-Aug 14Bern
LJ
8.18+1.7Aug 7Westwood, CA
LJ
8.11-Jul 24Indianapolis, IN
LJ
8.17-Jul 14Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
LJ
8.09-Jul 10Karl Marx Stadt
LJ
8.51+5.3Jul 3Indianapolis, IN
LJ
8.57+5.2Jun 27Durham, NC
LJ
8.19+1.4Apr 25Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
LJ
8.10-Apr 10Knoxville, TN
LJ
8.13-Jan 9Johnson City, TN (i)

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.99-1.3Jun 20Sacramento TAC Championships, Sacramento, CA

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.03-Jan 11Johnson City, TN (i)

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.74+1.9Apr 21Bloomington, IN

Honours

🥈

IAAF World Championships

Long Jump

1983
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jason Grimes's Long Jump personal best?

Jason Grimes's Long Jump personal best is 8.43, set on Jun 16, 1985 in Indianapolis, IN (USA), #54 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jason Grimes compete in?

Jason Grimes competes in the Long Jump.

How did Jason Grimes perform in 1985?

1985 season best: 8.50, set on Jun 16, 1985 in Indianapolis, IN (USA).

How many medals has Jason Grimes won?

Jason Grimes has won 1 World Championships medal.