Robert Howard
- Born
- Nov 26, 1975 (50 years old)
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, United States
- Events
- Long Jump · Triple Jump
Robert Howard was an American triple and long jumper born on November 26, 1975, in Brooklyn, New York, who passed away on August 14, 2004. He was a nine-time NCAA collegiate champion in the horizontal jumps.
Howard's nine NCAA titles established him as one of the most successful collegiate jumpers in American history. His dominance in both the triple jump and long jump at the collegiate level demonstrated exceptional horizontal jumping ability.
His achievements in collegiate track and field remain a significant part of his athletic legacy. Howard's nine NCAA championships placed him among the most decorated jumpers in the history of American collegiate athletics.
As of Oct 28, 2026: Long Jump 8.40 (#66 all-time), Triple Jump 17.19 (#225 all-time), 2011 season best 4:58.12 (Mar 25, 2011, Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)) · 50 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1500m | 4:58.12 | – | Mar 25, 2011 | Tuscaloosa, AL (USA) |
| 2004 | TJ | 16.94 | +1.3 | Jul 17, 2004 | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2002 | TJ | 16.32 | +1.7 | Jun 23, 2002 | USA Championships |
| 2001 | LJ | 8.10 | +5.5 | Apr 20, 2001 | Springfield, MO (USA) |
| 2001 | 110mH | 13.81 | -1.6 | Jul 10, 2001 | Getafe (ESP) |
| 2001 | TJ | 16.92 | – | Feb 9, 2001 | – |
| 2001 | TJ Indoor | 17.10 | +2.2 | Apr 14, 2001 | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2000 | LJ | 8.07 | +0.9 | Jul 17, 2000 | Sacramento, CA (USA) |