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Majd Eddin Ghazal

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Majd Eddin Ghazal

SYRSYRMen
Birth dateApr 21, 1987
BirthplaceDamascus, Syria
Height1.93 m
Weight72 kg

Majdeddin Ghazal (Arabic: مجد الدين غزال; born 21 April 1987) is a Syrian high jumper. He utilizes the Fosbury Flop style, jumping off his left leg. He was the national flag bearer at the 2012 Summer Olympics and at the 2016 Summer Olympics. In the Men's high jump event, he ranked 28th and did not advance to the final in 2012. He qualified for the finals and finished 7th in 2016.

Key facts
High Jump
2.36
#48 all-time
2024 season best
2.20
Feb 10, 2024 · Městská sportovní hala, Hustopeče (CZE) (i)
2024 season best
Last competition
Hvězdy v Nehvizdech, Sportovní Hala, Nehvizdy (i)
Feb 20, 2024 · 2.18
Hvězdy v Nehvizdech, Sportovní Hala, Nehvizdy (i)
Medals
World Championships: 1 bronze
Record
National record · High Jump 2.36
National record
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: High Jump 2.36 (#48 all-time), 2024 season best 2.20 (Feb 10, 2024, Městská sportovní hala, Hustopeče (CZE) (i)) · Last competition: Hvězdy v Nehvizdech, Sportovní Hala, Nehvizdy (i), Feb 20, 2024, 2.18 · World Championships: 1 bronze · National record (High Jump) · 39 years old

PB

Personal bests

2.36
#48 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
HJ
2.20-Feb 10, 2024
↓
Hustopečské skákání, Městská sportovní hala, Hustopeče (i)
2023
HJ
2.24-Feb 12, 2023
↓
10th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships
2022
HJ
2.26-May 15, 2022
↓
1. kolo extraligy
2021
HJ
2.21-Apr 11, 2021
↓
1st International Imam Reza Cup Athletics Tournament
2019
HJ
2.31-Apr 24, 2019
↓
Asian Athletics Championships, Doha
2018
HJ
2.33-May 4, 2018
↓
Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
2017
HJ
2.32-Jul 1, 2017
↓
Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
2016
HJ
2.36-May 18, 2016
↓
National Stadium, Beijing (CHN)
2015
HJ
2.31-Oct 5, 2015
↓
Mungyeong (KOR)
2014
HJ
2.26-Jun 25, 2014
↓
Kangar (MAS)
2013
HJ
2.23-Apr 16, 2013
↓
Damascus (SYR)
2012
HJ
2.26-Mar 10, 2012
↓
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i)
2011
HJ
2.28-Jul 9, 2011
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2010
HJ
2.22=-Oct 15, 2010
↓
Aleppo (SYR)
2009
HJ
2.22-Nov 1, 2009
↓
Hanoi (VIE) (i)
2008
HJ
2.21-Feb 14, 2008
↓
Doha (QAT) (i)
2007
HJ
2.17-May 21, 2007
↓
Amman (JOR)
2006
HJ
2.09-Nov 4, 2006
↓
Cairo (EGY)

2021

4 performances

2019

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.20-Oct 26CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan
HJ
2.20-Oct 22CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan
HJ
2.17-Oct 1IAAF World Championships in Athletics
HJ
2.17-Sep 28IAAF World Championships in Athletics
HJ
2.20-Aug 29Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
HJ
2.23-Aug 18Müller Grand Prix
HJ
2.30-Jul 21Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline
HJ
2.30-Jul 20Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline
HJ
2.30-Jun 15P-T-S Meeting, Šamorín
HJ
2.28-Jun 6Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
HJ
2.26-May 212019 Nanjing World Challenge, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
HJ
2.25-May 18IAAF Diamond League, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
HJ
2.31-Apr 24Asian Athletics Championships, Doha
HJ
2.31-Apr 23Asian Athletics Championships, Doha
HJ
2.16-Apr 23Asian Athletics Championships, Doha
HJ
2.16-Apr 22Asian Athletics Championships, Doha
HJ
2.24-Mar 4Indoor Meeting, Tehran (i)

2018

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.24-Sep 9IAAF Continental Cup, Ostrava
HJ
2.24-Sep 8IAAF Continental Cup, Ostrava
HJ
2.24-Aug 28Jakarta Asian Games
HJ
2.15-Aug 28Jakarta Asian Games
HJ
2.24-Aug 27Jakarta Asian Games
HJ
2.15-Aug 25Jakarta Asian Games
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Honours

6

19th Asian Games

High Jump

2023
🥉

10th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

High Jump

2023
🥇

Asian Athletics Championships

High Jump

2019
🥇

Müller Anniversary Games

High Jump

2019
🥇

Asian Athletics Championships

High Jump

2019
🥇

Tarragona Mediterran Games

High Jump

2018
🥉

Jakarta Asian Games

High Jump

2018
4

IAAF Continental Cup

High Jump

2018
🥉

Bhubaneshwar Asian Championships

High Jump

2017
🥉

Bhubaneshwar Asian Championships

High Jump

2017
🥉

IAAF World Championships in Athletics

High Jump

2017
7

The XXXI Olympic Games

High Jump

2016
🥈

Doha Asian Indoor Championships

High Jump

2016
🥇

Mungyeong CISM World Games

High Jump

2015
8

Wuhan Asian Championships

High Jump

2015
8

Wuhan Asian Championships

High Jump

2015
6

Incheon Asian Games

High Jump

2014
🥈

Hangzhou Asian Indoor Championships

High Jump

2014
5

Pune Asian Championships

High Jump

2013
5

Pune Asian Championships

High Jump

2013
🥉

Hangzhou Asian Indoor Championships

High Jump

2012
🥈

Kobe Asian Championships

High Jump

2011
🥈

Kobe Asian Championships

High Jump

2011
8

Guangzhou Asian Championships

High Jump

2009
8

Guangzhou Asian Championships

High Jump

2009
🥈

Doha Asian Indoor Championships

High Jump

2008
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Majd Eddin Ghazal's High Jump personal best?

Majd Eddin Ghazal's High Jump personal best is 2.36, set on May 18, 2016 in National Stadium, Beijing (CHN), #48 on the all-time list.

Which events does Majd Eddin Ghazal compete in?

Majd Eddin Ghazal competes in the High Jump.

How did Majd Eddin Ghazal perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 2.20, set on Feb 10, 2024 in Městská sportovní hala, Hustopeče (CZE) (i). Last competition: Hvězdy v Nehvizdech, Sportovní Hala, Nehvizdy (i) on Feb 20, 2024, 2.18.

How many medals has Majd Eddin Ghazal won?

Majd Eddin Ghazal has won 1 World Championships medal.