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Louise Ritter

Louise Ritter

USAUSAWomen
Birth dateFeb 18, 1958
BirthplaceDallas, United States
Height1.78 m
Weight59 kg

Louise Dorothy Ritter (born February 18, 1958) is an American former track and field athlete who won the gold medal in the high jump at the 1988 Olympic Games. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
High Jump
2.03
#23 all-time
1989 season best
1.98
Jan 13, 1989 · Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i)
1989 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 1 bronze
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: High Jump 2.03 (#23 all-time), 1989 season best 1.98 (Jan 13, 1989, Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 1 bronze · 68 years old

PB

Personal bests

2.03
#23 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1--1
World Championships--11
Total1-12

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
HJ
1.98-Jan 13, 1989
↓
Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i)
1988
HJ
2.03-Sep 30, 1988
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
1987
HJ
2.01-Aug 19, 1987
↓
Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1985
HJ
2.00-Jul 13, 1985
↓
Paris (FRA)
1984
HJ
1.96-Jan 13, 1984
↓
Ottawa (CAN) (i)
1983
HJ
2.01-Sep 1, 1983
↓
Roma (ITA)
1980
HJ
1.91-Aug 5, 1980
↓
Roma (ITA)
1979
HJ
1.93-Jul 13, 1979
↓
San Juan (PUR)
1978
HJ
1.88-Sep 25, 1978
↓
Tokyo (JPN)
1977
HJ
1.86-May 19, 1977
↓
Westwood, CA (USA)

1989

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.93-Jun 16Houston TAC Championships, Houston, TX
HJ
1.91-May 28München (i)
HJ
1.90-May 6Les Abymes
HJ
1.96-Feb 24USA Indoor Championships
HJ
1.94-Feb 17Inglewood, CA (i)
HJ
1.97-Feb 5Fairfax, VA (i)
HJ
1.97-Feb 3Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
HJ
1.90-Jan 22Sherbrooke (i)
HJ
1.93-Jan 20Ottawa (i)
HJ
1.90-Jan 14Dallas, TX (i)
HJ
1.98-Jan 13Jonesboro, AR (i)

1988

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.01-Sep 30-
HJ
2.03-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
HJ
1.92-Sep 29The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
HJ
1.99-Jul 23Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
HJ
2.03-Jul 8Austin, TX
HJ
2.03-Jul 8-
HJ
1.97-Jun 7Paris-St-Denis
HJ
1.90-Jun 4Reims
HJ
1.92-May 13Tokyo
HJ
1.93-May 7Austin, TX
HJ
1.93-Apr 9Orlando, FL
HJ
1.97-Apr 2Miami, FL
HJ
1.93-Feb 26USA Indoor Championships
HJ
1.90-Feb 19Inglewood, CA (i)
HJ
1.96-Feb 14Fairfax, VA (i)
HJ
1.92-Feb 6Dallas, TX (i)

1987

23 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.93-Sep 11Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
HJ
1.98-Sep 9München
HJ
1.93-Aug 30IAAF World Championships
HJ
1.91-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
HJ
1.93-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
HJ
1.98-Aug 21Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
HJ
2.01-Aug 19-
HJ
2.01-Aug 19Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
HJ
1.95-Aug 14London
HJ
1.96-Jul 16Paris
HJ
1.98-Jul 13Nice Nikaïa, Nice
HJ
1.96-Jul 10London Peugeot-Talbot Games, London
HJ
1.94-Jul 8Bern
HJ
1.93-Jul 6Budapest Grand Prix, Budapest
HJ
1.85-Jul 4Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
HJ
1.93-Jun 26San José TAC Championships, San José
HJ
1.92-Jun 13Dijon
HJ
1.97-Jun 8Rehlingen
HJ
1.97-Jun 6Wörrstadt
HJ
1.91-Jun 4Luzern
HJ
1.98-May 30San José
HJ
1.93-May 23Houston, TX
HJ
2.00-May 10Tokyo
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Honours

🥇

USA Indoor Championships

High Jump

1989
🥇

The XXIV Olympic Games

High Jump

1988
🥇

USA Indoor Championships

High Jump

1988
8

IAAF World Championships

High Jump

1987
🥈

Roma Golden Gala

High Jump

1985
8

The XXIII Olympic Games

High Jump

1984
🥇

USA Indoor Championships

High Jump

1983
🥉

IAAF World Championships

High Jump

1983
5

Montréal IAAF World Cup

High Jump

1979
4

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

High Jump

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Louise Ritter's High Jump personal best?

Louise Ritter's High Jump personal best is 2.03, set on Jul 8, 1988 in Austin, TX (USA), #23 on the all-time list.

Which events does Louise Ritter compete in?

Louise Ritter competes in the High Jump.

How did Louise Ritter perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 1.98, set on Jan 13, 1989 in Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i).

How many medals has Louise Ritter won?

Louise Ritter has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 1 World Championships medal.