Louise Ritter
- Born
- Feb 18, 1958 (68 years old)
- Birthplace
- Dallas, United States
- Events
- High Jump
- Height
- 1.78 m
- Weight
- 59 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.
Personal best · High Jump2.03
1989 season best1.98Jan 13, 1989
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 1 bronze
As of Oct 30, 2026: High Jump 2.03 (#23 all-time), 1989 season best 1.98 (Jan 13, 1989) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 1 bronze · 68 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| World Championships | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | HJ Indoor | 1.98 | – | Jan 13, 1989 | Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i) |
| 1989 | HJ | 1.98 | – | Jan 13, 1989 | – |
| 1988 | HJ | 2.03 | – | Jul 8, 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 | – |
| 1984 | HJ Indoor | 1.96 | – | Jan 13, 1984 | Ottawa (CAN) (i) |
| 1983 | HJ | 2.01 | – | Sep 1, 1983 | Roma (ITA) |