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Paul Jordan

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Birth dateJun 17, 1956
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Paul Jordan is a United States jumper, born on June 17, 1956. He competes primarily in the TJ.

His personal bests include 17.19 in the TJ. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Triple Jump
17.19
#228 all-time
1985 season best
16.51
Jan 18, 1985 · Johnson City, TN (USA) (i)
1985 season best
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Triple Jump 17.19 (#228 all-time), 1985 season best 16.51 (Jan 18, 1985, Johnson City, TN (USA) (i)) · 70 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1985
TJ
16.51-Jan 18, 1985
↓
Johnson City, TN (USA) (i)
1984
TJ
17.19-0.3Jun 16, 1984
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1982
TJ
17.00-Jan 30, 1982
↓
Dallas, TX (USA) (i)
1981
TJ
16.82+0.0Jun 21, 1981
↓
Sacramento, CA (USA)
1980
TJ
16.80-1.3Aug 25, 1980
↓
London (GBR)
1979
TJ
16.78+2.1Jul 30, 1979
↓
Bloomington, IN (USA)
1978
TJ
16.68-Jun 9, 1978
↓
Westwood, CA (USA)
1977
TJ
16.44-Feb 5, 1977
↓
Bloomington, IN (USA) (i)
1976
TJ
16.17-Apr 10, 1976
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1975
TJ
16.38-Jul 4, 1975
↓
Lincoln, NE (USA)

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.51-Jan 18Johnson City, TN (i)

1984

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.63-Jul 15Walnut, CA
TJ
17.03-Jul 14Berkeley, CA
TJ
17.19-0.3Jun 16Los Angeles US Olympic Trials, Los Angeles, CA
TJ
16.64+2.1May 12Modesto, CA
TJ
16.65-Apr 29Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
TJ
16.69+2.1Apr 29Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
TJ
16.66-Apr 14Houston, TX
TJ
16.10-Mar 10Cosford (i)

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
17.00-Jan 30Dallas, TX (i)

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.82+0.0Jun 21Sacramento TAC Championships, Sacramento, CA

1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.80-1.3Aug 25London
TJ
16.23-Aug 15Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne

1979

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.78+2.1Jul 30Colorado Springs, CO
TJ
16.69-Apr 21Bloomington, IN

1978

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.46+2.1Jun 10Westwood, CA
TJ
16.68-Jun 9Westwood, CA

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.33-Apr 16Knoxville, TN
TJ
16.44-Feb 5Bloomington, IN (i)

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.17-Apr 10Knoxville, TN

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.38-Jul 4Lincoln, NE

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Paul Jordan's Triple Jump personal best?

Paul Jordan's Triple Jump personal best is 17.19, set on Jun 16, 1984 in Los Angeles, CA (USA), #228 on the all-time list.

Which events does Paul Jordan compete in?

Paul Jordan competes in the Triple Jump.

How did Paul Jordan perform in 1985?

1985 season best: 16.51, set on Jan 18, 1985 in Johnson City, TN (USA) (i).