Jim Thorpe
United StatesRetired- Born
- May 28, 1887
- Birthplace
- Bellemont, Oklahoma (USA)
- Height
- 1.83 m
- Weight
- 86 kg
Jim Thorpe is a United States jumper, born on May 28, 1887 in Bellemont, Oklahoma (USA). Standing 1.83 m and weighing 86 kg, He competes primarily in the HJ, LJ and Dec.
His personal bests include 1.87 in the HJ, 6.89 in the LJ and 6564 in the Dec. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions.
1912 season best1.87Jul 8, 1912
Medals2Olympic Games: 2 gold
World record6564Decathlon
Last competitionThe V Olympic Games, StockholmJul 15, 1912 · 6564
As of Nov 1, 2026: 1912 season best 1.87 (Jul 8, 1912) · Last competition: The V Olympic Games, Stockholm, Jul 15, 1912, 6564 · Olympic Games: 2 gold · World record (Decathlon) · 139 years old · Retired
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2 | – | – | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | HJ | 1.87 | – | Jul 8, 1912 | The V Olympic Games, Stockholm |
| 1912 | LJ | 6.89 | – | Jul 12, 1912 | The V Olympic Games, Stockholm |
| 1912 | Dec | 6564 | – | Jul 15, 1912 | The V Olympic Games, Stockholm |