Maria Romary Rifka
MEXWomenMaría Romary Rifka González (born 23 December 1970) is a Mexican high jumper. She is married to track & field athlete, Alejandro Cárdenas. Her personal best jump is 1.97 metres, achieved in April 2004 in Xalapa. This is the current Mexican record.
As of Sep 25, 2026: High Jump 1.97 (#125 all-time), 2013 season best 1.80 (Jun 23, 2013, Zapopán (MEX)) · National record (High Jump) · 55 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HJ | 1.80 | - | Jun 23, 2013 | ↑ | Zapopán (MEX) |
| 2012 | HJ | 1.90 | - | May 11, 2012 | ↑ | Mexican Championships |
| 2011 | HJ | 1.89 | - | Oct 26, 2011 | ↑ | Guadalajara (MEX) |
| 2010 | HJ | 1.93 | - | Mar 27, 2010 | ↑ | Ciudad de México (MEX) |
| 2010 | LJ | 6.24 | - | Mar 28, 2010 | ↓ | San José del Cabo (MEX) |
| 2009 | HJ | 1.90 | - | Apr 18, 2009 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2009 | LJ | 6.02 | - | Jul 12, 2009 | ↓ | Guanajuato (MEX) |
| 2008 | HJ | 1.92 | - | May 18, 2008 | ↑ | Carson, CA (USA) |
| 2007 | HJ | 1.95 | - | Mar 31, 2007 | ↑ | Ciudad de México (MEX) |
| 2005 | HJ | 1.90 | - | May 7, 2005 | ↑ | Xalapa (MEX) |
| 2005 | LJ | 5.84 | - | Jun 24, 2005 | ↓ | Mexican Championships |
| 2004 | HJ | 1.97 | - | Apr 4, 2004 | ↑ | Xalapa (MEX) |
| 2004 | LJ | 6.23 | +0.2 | Jul 4, 2004 | ↓ | Mexican Championships |
| 2003 | HJ | 1.94 | - | Aug 8, 2003 | ↑ | Xalapa (MEX) |
| 2003 | LJ | 6.30 | +2.6 | Jul 13, 2003 | ↓ | Monterrey (MEX) |
| 2002 | HJ | 1.85 | - | Dec 2, 2002 | ↑ | San Salvador CAC Games |
| 2001 | HJ | 1.75 | - | Jul 20, 2001 | ↑ | Ciudad de Guatemala (GUA) |
| 2001 | LJ | 5.79 | -0.7 | Jul 20, 2001 | ↓ | Ciudad de Guatemala (GUA) |
| 1999 | HJ | 1.80 | - | May 14, 1999 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1998 | HJ | 1.83 | - | May 23, 1998 | ↑ | Ciudad de México (MEX) |
| 1997 | HJ | 1.86 | - | Jul 13, 1997 | ↑ | Toluca (MEX) |
2013
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 1.78 | - | Jul 5 | CACAC Championships, Morelia |
HJ | 1.80 | - | Jun 23 | Zapopan Mexican Championships, Zapopán |
2012
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 1.85 | - | Jun 23 | Toluca Festival Pista y Campo, Toluca |
HJ | 1.89 | - | Jun 8 | Barquisimeto Ibero-American Championships |
HJ | 1.82 | - | May 27 | La Habana |
HJ | 1.90 | - | May 11 | Mexican Championships |
HJ | 1.84 | - | Apr 29 | Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
HJ | 1.87 | - | Apr 21 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events |
HJ | 1.85 | - | Mar 31 | Ciudad de México Encuentro Atletico Jorge Molina Celis, Ciudad de México |
HJ | 1.85 | - | Mar 24 | Ciudad de México |
2011
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 1.89 | - | Oct 26 | Guadalajara Pan American Games, Guadalajara |
HJ | 1.79 | - | Jul 16 | CACAC Championships |
HJ | 1.75 | - | Jun 4 | Walnut Jim Bush Southern Cal USATF Ch., Walnut, CA |
HJ | 1.76 | - | May 1 | Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
HJ | 1.85 | - | Apr 16 | Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Elite Event |
2010
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 1.91 | - | Jul 26 | Mayagüez CAC Games |
HJ | 1.83 | - | Jun 6 | San Fernando Ibero American Championships, San Fernando |
LJ | 5.83 | -0.3 | May 23 | Mexican Championships, San José del Cabo |
HJ | 1.85 | - | May 21 | Mexican Championships, San José del Cabo |
HJ | 1.86 | - | May 8 | Xalapa Encuentro Atletico Fidelidad, Xalapa |
HJ | 1.90 | - | Apr 17 | Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events |
LJ | 6.24 | - | Mar 28 | Ciudad de Mexico Relevos ESEF, Ciudad de México |
HJ | 1.93 | - | Mar 27 | Ciudad de Mexico Relevos ESEF, Ciudad de México |
HJ | 1.85 | - | Mar 12 | Monterrey Relevos TEC, Monterrey |
2009
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 1.80 | - | Aug 18 | IAAF World Championships |
HJ | 1.80 | - | Aug 15 | IAAF World Championships |
HJ | 1.80 | - | Jul 25 | Santa Monica, CA |
HJ | 1.80 | - | Jul 12 | Guanajuato Mexican Championships, Guanajuato |
LJ | 6.02 | - | Jul 12 | Guanajuato Mexican Championships, Guanajuato |
HJ | 1.80 | - | Jun 6 | Walnut Jim Bush Southern Cal USATF Ch., Walnut, CA |
HJ | 1.90 | - | Apr 18 | Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events |
HJ | 1.85 | - | Mar 20 | Monterrey Relevos Tec, Monterrey |
HJ | 1.83 | - | Jan 19 | Fresno Run for the Dream, Fresno, CA (i) - Invitational Events |
2008
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | NM | - | Aug 15 | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
HJ | 1.78 | - | Jun 7 | Eagle Rock Jim Bush Invitational, Los Angeles, CA |
HJ | 1.92 | - | May 18 | Carson adidas Track Classic, Carson, CA |
HJ | 1.90 | - | Apr 20 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Inv., Walnut, CA |
HJ | 1.90 | - | Mar 8 | Valencia IAAF World Indoor Championships |
HJ | 1.90 | - | Mar 7 | Valencia IAAF World Indoor Championships |
HJ | 1.84 | - | Feb 8 | Gora High Jump Meeting, Gora (i) |
HJ | 1.84 | - | Feb 2 | Praha Grand Prix Olymp, Praha (i) |
HJ | 1.80 | - | Jan 30 | Cottbus Springermeeting, Cottbus (i) |
HJ | 1.81 | - | Jan 26 | Praha (i) |
HJ | 1.80 | - | Jan 21 | Třinec Moravian High Jump Tour, Třinec (i) |
HJ | 1.80 | - | Jan 19 | Hustopece Moravian High Jump Tour, Hustopeče (i) |
2007
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 1.88 | - | Aug 31 | IAAF World Championships |
HJ | 1.88 | - | Aug 25 | IAAF World Championships |
HJ | 1.95 | - | Jul 25 | Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games |
HJ | 1.87 | - | Jul 15 | San Salvador NACAC Open Championships, San Salvador |
HJ | 1.92 | - | Jun 8 | Mexican Championships, Morelia |
Honours
Zapopan Mexican Championships
High Jump
Barquisimeto Ibero-American Championships
High Jump
Mexican Championships
High Jump
CACAC Championships
High Jump
Guadalajara Pan American Games
High Jump
Guadalajara Pan American Games
High Jump
San Fernando Ibero American Championships
High Jump
Mexican Championships
High Jump
Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games
High Jump
Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games
High Jump
Mexican Championships
High Jump
Mexican Championships
High Jump
Huelva Ibero-American Championships
High Jump
Mexican Championships
Long Jump
Mexican Championships
High Jump
Santo Domingo Pan American Games
High Jump
Mexican Championships
High Jump
Santo Domingo Pan American Games
High Jump
Mexican Championships
Long Jump
Mexican Championships
High Jump
Mexican Championships
High Jump
Bridgetown CAC Championships
High Jump
San Juan CAC Championships
High Jump
Frequently asked questions
What is Maria Romary Rifka's High Jump personal best?
Maria Romary Rifka's High Jump personal best is 1.97, set on Apr 4, 2004 in Xalapa (MEX), #125 on the all-time list.
Which events does Maria Romary Rifka compete in?
Maria Romary Rifka competes in the High Jump.
How did Maria Romary Rifka perform in 2013?
2013 season best: 1.80, set on Jun 23, 2013 in Zapopán (MEX).