Jonathan Rankins-James
USAMenJonathan Rankins-James is a United States jumper, born on November 27, 2001. He competes primarily in the HJ and HJ.
His personal bests include 2.23 in the HJ and 2.22 in the HJ. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
As of Oct 2, 2026: High Jump 2.22, 2026 season best 2.16 (Jan 17, 2026, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA)) · Last competition: Johnny Loaring Classic, Jun 7, 2026, 2.04 · 24 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HJ | 2.16 | - | Jan 17, 2026 | ↓ | GVSU Bob Eubanks Open |
| 2026 | HJi | 2.16 | - | Jan 17, 2026 | ↓ | GVSU Bob Eubanks Open |
| 2025 | HJ | 2.18 | - | Apr 4, 2025 | ↓ | GVSU Early Meet, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI - Invitational Events |
| 2025 | HJi | 2.20 | - | Feb 8, 2025 | ↓ | GVSU Mike Lints Alumni Open, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2024 | HJ | 2.22 | - | May 2, 2024 | ↓ | GLIAC Championships, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI |
| 2024 | HJi | 2.23 | - | Feb 24, 2024 | ↓ | GLIAC Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | HJ | 2.16 | - | Jul 9, 2023 | ↓ | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2023 | HJi | 2.22 | - | Dec 8, 2023 | ↓ | Grand Valley State Holiday Open, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) |
| 2022 | HJi | 2.16 | - | Feb 27, 2022 | ↓ | GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | HJ | 2.16 | - | Feb 27, 2022 | ↓ | - |
| 2020 | HJi | 2.08 | - | Jan 11, 2020 | ↓ | Vaughn Athletic Center, Aurora, IL (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | HJ | 2.08 | - | Jan 11, 2020 | ↓ | - |
| 2019 | HJ | 2.01 | - | Jun 1, 2019 | ↓ | La Crosse, WI (USA) |
2026
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.04 | - | Jun 7 | Johnny Loaring Classic |
HJ | 2.09 | - | Jun 3 | Royal City Inferno Track and Field Festival |
HJ | 2.15 | - | May 10 | GVSU Last Day Meet |
HJ | 2.10 | - | Apr 25 | Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events |
HJ | 2.10 | - | Apr 11 | Al Owens Classic |
HJi | 2.11 | - | Mar 1 | USA Indoor Championships |
HJi | 2.11 | - | Feb 28 | USA Indoor Championships |
HJi | 2.10 | - | Feb 13 | GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event |
HJ | 2.13 | - | Jan 31 | PNC Lenny Lyles Open |
HJ | 2.13 | - | Jan 30 | PNC Lenny Lyles Open |
HJ | 2.16 | - | Jan 17 | GVSU Bob Eubanks Open |
2025
17 performances2024
15 performances2023
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJi | 2.22 | - | Dec 8 | Grand Valley State Holiday Open, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) |
HJ | 2.16 | - | Jul 9 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
HJ | 2.15 | - | Jun 10 | GVSU Redemption, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI |
HJ | 2.15 | - | May 27 | NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO |
HJ | 2.13 | - | May 4 | GLIAC Championships, Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex, Grand Rapids, MI |
HJ | 2.10 | - | Apr 28 | Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event |
HJ | 2.10 | - | Apr 21 | Al Owens Classic, Laker Stadium, Allendale, MI - Invitational Events |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Jonathan Rankins-James's High Jump personal best?
Jonathan Rankins-James's High Jump personal best is 2.22, set on May 2, 2024 in GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI (USA).
Which events does Jonathan Rankins-James compete in?
Jonathan Rankins-James competes in the High Jump.
How did Jonathan Rankins-James perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 2.16, set on Jan 17, 2026 in GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA). Last competition: Johnny Loaring Classic on Jun 7, 2026, 2.04.