MF
Mark Forsythe

Mark Forsythe

GBRGBRMen
Birth dateAug 10, 1965
Height1.83 m
Weight77 kg

Mark Clifford Forsythe (born 10 August 1965) is a Northern Irish former athlete who competed in the men's long jump event during his career. He twice represented Great Britain at the Summer Olympics: 1988 and 1992.

Key facts
Long Jump
8.14
#469 all-time
200 m
20.89
1992 season best
7.91
Jul 10, 1992 · London (GBR)
1992 season best
Last competition
La Habana IAAF World Cup
Sep 25, 1992 · 7.81
La Habana IAAF World Cup
Age
61 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Long Jump 8.14 (#469 all-time), 200 m 20.89, 1992 season best 7.91 (Jul 10, 1992, London (GBR)) · Last competition: La Habana IAAF World Cup, Sep 25, 1992, 7.81 · 61 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.46
20.89
8.14
#469 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1992
LJ
7.91+0.3Jul 10, 1992
↑
London (GBR)
1991
LJ
8.14+1.4Jul 7, 1991
↑
Rhede (GER)
1990
LJ
8.00-Sep 9, 1990
↑
Rieti (ITA)
1990
200m
20.89+1.6Aug 12, 1990-Maia (POR)
1989
LJ
8.17+3.2Jun 11, 1989
↑
Portsmouth (GBR)
1989
100m
10.46+0.5Jun 17, 1989-Tel Aviv (ISR)
1988
LJ
7.95+0.2Jul 10, 1988
↑
Tel Aviv (ISR)

1992

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.81-0.8Sep 25La Habana IAAF World Cup
LJ
7.71-0.1Aug 5The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
LJ
7.91+0.3Jul 10London TSB Games, London
LJ
7.64-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
LJ
7.76-Feb 29European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i)
LJ
7.76-Feb 28European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i)

1991

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.95-0.2Aug 29IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
LJ
7.95-0.2Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
LJ
8.14+1.4Jul 7Rhede
LJ
7.64-Jun 29European Cup Final A, Frankfurt

1990

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.00-Sep 9Rieti
LJ
7.79+0.0Aug 30Split European Championships
LJ
7.91+1.4Aug 29Split European Championships
LJ
7.79-Aug 27Split European Championships
LJ
7.91+1.4Aug 27Split European Championships
200m
20.89+1.6Aug 12Maia

1989

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.01-Jul 12Derby
LJ
8.14+4.1Jun 23Birmingham Int. Match, Birmingham
100m
10.46+0.5Jun 17Tel Aviv
LJ
8.17+3.2Jun 11Portsmouth
LJ
8.05+2.5Jun 3Jarrow

1988

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.54+1.1Sep 26The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
LJ
7.77-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
LJ
7.95+0.2Jul 10Tel Aviv

Honours

4

La Habana IAAF World Cup

Long Jump

1992
8

European Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1992
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mark Forsythe's Long Jump personal best?

Mark Forsythe's Long Jump personal best is 8.14, set on Jul 7, 1991 in Rhede (GER), #469 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mark Forsythe compete in?

Mark Forsythe competes in the Long Jump and 200 m.

How did Mark Forsythe perform in 1992?

1992 season best: 7.91, set on Jul 10, 1992 in London (GBR). Last competition: La Habana IAAF World Cup on Sep 25, 1992, 7.81.