Lamara Distin
JamaicaActive- Born
- Mar 3, 2000 (26 years old)
- Birthplace
- Jamaica, Jamaica
- Events
- High Jump
Lamara Distin is a Jamaican high jumper born on March 3, 2000. She has established herself as one of the Caribbean's premier high jumpers through her performances at major international championships.
Distin achieved her greatest success at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, where she won the gold medal in the high jump. This victory marked a significant breakthrough in her career and established her as one of the top high jumpers in the Commonwealth.
As a Commonwealth Games champion, Distin represents Jamaican excellence in field events. Her gold medal demonstrates her ability to perform at the highest level in major competitions and positions her as a key figure in Caribbean high jumping.
As of Nov 12, 2026: High Jump 1.97 (#122 all-time), 2026 season best 1.96 (Aug 26, 2026, Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)) · Last competition: World Athletics Ultimate Championship, Sep 11, 2026, 1.86 · National record (High Jump) · 26 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HJ Indoor | 1.96 | – | Feb 24, 2026 | Tipos Banskobystrická latka |
| 2026 | HJ | 1.96 | – | Aug 26, 2026 | Weltklasse Zürich |
| 2025 | HJ Indoor | 1.92 | – | Feb 8, 2025 | Hustopečské skákání, Městská sportovní hala, Hustopeče (i) |
| 2025 | HJ | 1.92 | – | May 23, 2025 | 75. Boris Hanžeković Memorial, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb |
| 2024 | HJ | 1.96 | – | Apr 5, 2024 | 44 Farms Team Invitational |
| 2024 | HJ Indoor | 2.00 | – | Feb 24, 2024 | SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2023 | HJ | 1.95 | – | Apr 22, 2023 | LSU Alumni Gold |
| 2023 | HJ Indoor | 1.97= | – | Feb 11, 2023 | Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |