Photo: Erik van Leeuwen—GFDL
Jesse Williams
- Born
- Dec 27, 1983 (42 years old)
- Events
- High Jump
Jesse Williams is a United States jumper, born on December 27, 1983. He competes primarily in the HJ and LJ.
His personal bests include 2.37 in the HJ and 7.53 in the LJ. He has earned 14 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · High Jump2.37
2017 season best2.10Feb 11, 2017 · Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
Medals1World Championships: 1 gold
Last competitionSeattle Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i)Feb 11, 2017 · 2.10
As of Oct 28, 2026: High Jump 2.37 (#35 all-time), 2017 season best 2.10 (Feb 11, 2017, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Seattle Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i), Feb 11, 2017, 2.10 · World Championships: 1 gold · 42 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | HJ Indoor | 2.10 | – | Feb 11, 2017 | Seattle Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2016 | HJ | 2.23 | – | Apr 16, 2016 | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2015 | HJ | 2.31 | – | Feb 14, 2015 | – |
| 2015 | HJ Indoor | 2.31 | – | Feb 14, 2015 | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | HJ | 2.29 | – | Jun 14, 2014 | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Promotional Events |
| 2013 | HJ | 2.31 | – | Apr 20, 2013 | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | HJ | 2.36 | – | Jun 9, 2012 | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline |
| 2011 | HJ | 2.37 | – | Jun 26, 2011 | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |