Ricky Thompson
- Born
- Dec 1, 1959 (66 years old)
- Events
- High Jump
- Club
- Houston Christian Huskies men's basketball
Richie Thompson (born December 1, 1959), better known as Rickie Thompson or Ricky Thompson, is an American former high jumper In 1983, he became the first ever national champion for the Houston Christian Huskies in any sport by winning the 1983 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the high jump. In 1983, he became the first ever national champion for the Houston Christian Huskies in any sport by winning the 1983 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the high jump.
Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.
Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.
As of Oct 27, 2026: High Jump 2.30= (#267 all-time), 1983 season best 2.30 (May 28, 1983, Riccione (ITA)) · 66 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | HJ | 2.30 | – | May 28, 1983 | Riccione (ITA) |
| 1982 | HJ | 2.24 | – | May 8, 1982 | Houston, TX (USA) |
| 1981 | HJ | 2.23 | – | May 9, 1981 | Provo, UT (USA) |