Muhammad Taqi Abdul Halim

Muhammad Taqi Abdul Halim

Born
Oct 26, 1986 (40 years old)
Birthplace
Christiansted, United States
Events
Triple Jump · Long Jump

Muhammad Halim is an American horizontal jumper born in Christiansted, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. He represented the U.S. Virgin Islands at the 2012 London Olympics in the triple jump.

Halim graduated from Charles D'Amico High School in Albion, New York, where he set school records in track and field. His strong performances earned him a scholarship to Cornell University, from which he graduated in 2008. He then began a career as a financial analyst while continuing to train vigorously in jumping events.

At the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games, Halim won a silver medal in the long jump. He broke the U.S. Virgin Islands triple jump record at the 2011 MSU Legacy with a personal best of 16.61 metres. At the 2012 Olympics, he competed in the triple jump but was eliminated in the first round.

Personal best · Triple Jump16.99
2017 season best16.43May 3, 2017 · Lynchburg, VA
National record16.99Triple Jump
Personal best · Long Jump7.85

As of Nov 6, 2026: Triple Jump 16.99 (#380 all-time), Long Jump 7.85, 2017 season best 16.43 (May 3, 2017, Lynchburg, VA (USA)) · National record (Triple Jump) · 40 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
LJIndoorNY 20117.851,105 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2017LJ 7.73+1.9Apr 29, 2017Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2017TJ 16.43+1.6May 3, 2017Lynchburg, VA (USA)
2016LJ Indoor7.15–Feb 13, 2016Geneva, OH (USA) (i)
2016LJ 7.15–Feb 13, 2016–
2016TJ 16.99+0.4Apr 23, 2016Baltimore, MD (USA)
2015LJ 7.36+1.6Aug 8, 2015San José (CRC)
2015TJ Indoor14.50–Feb 15, 2015Ithaca, NY (USA) (i)
2015TJ 14.50–Feb 15, 2015–
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Muhammad Taqi Abdul Halim's Triple Jump personal best is 16.99, set on Apr 23, 2016 in Baltimore, MD (USA), #380 on the all-time list.

Muhammad Taqi Abdul Halim competes in the Triple Jump and Long Jump.

2017 season best: 16.43, set on May 3, 2017 in Lynchburg, VA (USA).