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Jim Howard

Jim Howard

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Birth dateSep 11, 1959
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James Allen Howard (born September 11, 1959) is an American retired high jumper.

Key facts
High Jump
2.36
#48 all-time
1989 season best
2.28
Jul 3, 1989 · Stockholm (SWE)
1989 season best
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: High Jump 2.36 (#48 all-time), 1989 season best 2.28 (Jul 3, 1989, Stockholm (SWE)) · 67 years old

PB

Personal bests

2.36
#48 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
HJ
2.28-Jul 3, 1989
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1988
HJ
2.34-Feb 13, 1988
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1987
HJ
2.36-Jun 8, 1987
↓
Rehlingen (GER)
1986
HJ
2.36-Jan 25, 1986
↓
Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
1985
HJ
2.35-Feb 17, 1985
↓
Richfield, OH (USA) (i)
1984
HJ
2.33-Aug 18, 1984
↓
London (GBR)
1983
HJ
2.27-Aug 26, 1983
↓
Bruxelles (BEL)

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.25-Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
HJ
2.28-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1988

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.31-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
HJ
2.25-Sep 24The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
HJ
2.25-Aug 8Malmö
HJ
2.28-Jul 30Caorle
HJ
2.34-Jul 16Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
HJ
2.31-Jul 8Austin, TX
HJ
2.29-Feb 26USA Indoor Championships
HJ
2.32-Feb 19Inglewood, CA (i)
HJ
2.26-Feb 14Fairfax, VA (i)
HJ
2.34-Feb 13East Rutherford, NJ (i)
HJ
2.25-Feb 11Osaka (i)
HJ
2.31-Feb 5Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
HJ
2.25-Jan 24Sherbrooke (i)
HJ
2.29-Jan 22Ottawa (i)
HJ
2.24-Jan 15Hamilton (i)

1987

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.30-Sep 15Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
HJ
2.31-Aug 10Malmö
HJ
2.32-Jun 13Reims
HJ
2.32-Jun 13-
HJ
2.36-Jun 8Rehlingen
HJ
2.32-Mar 14Kobe (i)
HJ
2.24-Mar 7IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
HJ
2.24-Mar 6IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
HJ
2.31-Feb 21Inglewood, CA (i)
HJ
2.31-Feb 8Gent (i)

1986

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.31-Sep 13Catania
HJ
2.31-Sep 10Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
HJ
2.26-Sep 2Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
HJ
2.34-Aug 13Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
HJ
2.33-Aug 11Budapest
HJ
2.31-Aug 8London
HJ
2.32-Jul 5Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
HJ
2.32-Jul 5-
HJ
2.32-Jul 1-
HJ
2.32-Jul 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
HJ
2.33-Jun 21Eugene TAC Championships, Eugene, OR
HJ
2.34-Feb 28New York, NY (i)
HJ
2.34-Feb 14New York, NY (i)
HJ
2.32HT-Jan 31-
HJ
2.35-Jan 31Toronto (i)
HJ
2.36-Jan 25Albuquerque, NM (i)
HJ
2.33-Jan 24Portland, OR (i)

1985

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.28-Oct 6Canberra IAAF World Cup, Bruce Stadium, Canberra
HJ
2.29-Sep 4Rieti
HJ
2.31-Aug 30Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
HJ
2.34-Jul 20London Peugeot-Talbot Games, London
HJ
2.31-Jun 22Berkeley, CA
HJ
2.35-May 25Houston, TX
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Honours

🥇

USA Indoor Championships

High Jump

1988
🥈

Canberra IAAF World Cup

High Jump

1985
🥇

USA Indoor Championships

High Jump

1985
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jim Howard's High Jump personal best?

Jim Howard's High Jump personal best is 2.36, set on Jan 25, 1986 in Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i), #48 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jim Howard compete in?

Jim Howard competes in the High Jump.

How did Jim Howard perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 2.28, set on Jul 3, 1989 in Stockholm (SWE).