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Ricky Thompson

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Birth dateDec 1, 1959
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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.

Key facts
High Jump
2.30=
#274 all-time
1983 season best
2.30
May 28, 1983 · Riccione (ITA)
1983 season best
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: High Jump 2.30= (#274 all-time), 1983 season best 2.30 (May 28, 1983, Riccione (ITA)) · 66 years old

PB

Personal bests

2.30=
#274 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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)

1983

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.24-Sep 24Créteil
HJ
2.28-Sep 4Rieti
HJ
2.30-Aug 27Riccione
HJ
2.27-Jun 3Houston NCAA Championships
HJ
2.30-May 28Houston, TX

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.24-May 8Houston, TX

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.23-May 9Provo, UT

Honours

🥇

Houston NCAA Championships

High Jump

1983
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ricky Thompson's High Jump personal best?

Ricky Thompson's High Jump personal best is 2.30=, set on Aug 27, 1983 in Riccione (ITA), #274 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ricky Thompson compete in?

Ricky Thompson competes in the High Jump.

How did Ricky Thompson perform in 1983?

1983 season best: 2.30, set on May 28, 1983 in Riccione (ITA).