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Joni Huntley

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Joni Huntley

USAUSAWomen
Birth dateAug 4, 1956
BirthplaceMcMinnville, United States
Height1.73 m
Weight61 kg

Joni Luann Huntley (born August 4, 1956) is an American high jumper. She competed at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1984, placing fifth in 1976. At the Pan American Games she won a gold medal in 1975 and a bronze in 1983. She was ranked as third-best high jumper in the world in 1975. Domestically she won the national title in 1974–77 and set four American records in 1974–75.

Key facts
High Jump
1.97
#125 all-time
1985 season best
1.91
Jan 25, 1985 · New York, NY (USA) (i)
1985 season best
Last competition
Roma Golden Gala
Sep 7, 1985 · 1.80
Roma Golden Gala
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: High Jump 1.97 (#125 all-time), 1985 season best 1.91 (Jan 25, 1985, New York, NY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Roma Golden Gala, Sep 7, 1985, 1.80 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 70 years old

PB

Personal bests

1.97
#125 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1985
HJ
1.91-Jan 25, 1985
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1984
HJ
1.97-Aug 10, 1984
↓
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
HJ
1.90-May 14, 1983
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1981
HJ
1.95-Feb 6, 1981
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1978
HJ
1.93-Jan 13, 1978
↓
College Park, MD (USA) (i)
1977
HJ
1.80-Jul 4, 1977
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1976
HJ
1.89-Jul 28, 1976
↓
The XXI Olympic Games

1985

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.80-Sep 7Roma Golden Gala
HJ
1.85-Sep 4Rieti
HJ
1.91-Jan 25New York, NY (i)

1984

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.97-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
HJ
1.90-Aug 9The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
HJ
1.90-May 12Modesto, CA
HJ
1.93-Feb 18Portland, OR (i)
HJ
1.89-Feb 3Albuquerque, NM (i)
HJ
1.91-Jan 16Osaka (i)

1983

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.82-Aug 25Caracas Pan American Games, Caracas
HJ
1.90-Jun 18Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
HJ
1.90-May 14Modesto ModR, Modesto, CA

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.95-Feb 6New York, NY (i)

1978

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.86-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
HJ
1.92-Jan 28Ottawa (i)
HJ
1.90-Jan 27New York, NY (i)
HJ
1.93-Jan 13College Park, MD (i)

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.80-Jul 4Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1976

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.89-Jul 28The XXI Olympic Games
HJ
1.80-Jul 26The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
HJ
1.85-Jun 24Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR
HJ
1.87-Jun 12Westwood, CA

Honours

🥉

The XXIII Olympic Games

High Jump

1984
5

The XXI Olympic Games

High Jump

1976
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joni Huntley's High Jump personal best?

Joni Huntley's High Jump personal best is 1.97, set on Aug 10, 1984 in Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA), #125 on the all-time list.

Which events does Joni Huntley compete in?

Joni Huntley competes in the High Jump.

How did Joni Huntley perform in 1985?

1985 season best: 1.91, set on Jan 25, 1985 in New York, NY (USA) (i). Last competition: Roma Golden Gala on Sep 7, 1985, 1.80.

How many medals has Joni Huntley won?

Joni Huntley has won 1 Olympic Games medal.