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Tanya Hughes-Jones

Tanya Hughes-Jones

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Birth dateJan 25, 1972
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Tanya Hughes-Jones is a United States jumper, born on January 25, 1972. She competes primarily in the HJ.

Her personal bests include 1.97 in the HJ. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
High Jump
1.97
#125 all-time
1997 season best
1.84
Jun 14, 1997 · Indianapolis, IN (USA)
Age
54 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: High Jump 1.97 (#125 all-time), 1997 season best 1.84 (Jun 14, 1997, Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · 54 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1997
HJ
1.84-Jun 14, 1997
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1996
HJ
1.89-Jun 17, 1996
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
1995
HJ
1.92-May 27, 1995
↓
San José (USA)
1993
HJ
1.95-Jul 18, 1993
↓
Buffalo, NY (USA)
1992
HJ
1.97-May 22, 1992
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1990
HJ
1.81-Aug 10, 1990
↓
Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships
1988
HJ
1.75-Jul 28, 1988
↓
Laurentian University Stadium, Sudbury (CAN)

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.84-Jun 14US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
HJ
1.81-Apr 5Tempe Sun Angel, Tempe, AZ

1996

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.89-Jun 17USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
HJ
1.88-Jun 1San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José
HJ
1.86-May 18Atlanta GP, Atlanta, GA
HJ
1.88-May 4Tucson, AZ
HJ
1.88-Apr 21Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
HJ
1.87-Apr 6Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ
HJ
1.86-Feb 24Fairfax Mobil Invitational, Fairfax, VA (i)
HJ
1.86-Feb 2New York Chase Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.92-May 27San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José

1993

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.85-Aug 27Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
HJ
1.91-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
HJ
1.93-Aug 19IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
HJ
1.91-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
HJ
1.93-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
HJ
1.90-Aug 7Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
HJ
1.90-Aug 4Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
HJ
1.88-Aug 1Köln ASV Sportfest der Weltklasse, Köln
HJ
1.91-Jul 21Nice Nikaïa, Nice
HJ
1.95-Jul 18Buffalo Universiade, Buffalo, NY

1992

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.88-Aug 8The XXV Olympic Games
HJ
1.92-Aug 6The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
HJ
1.97-May 22Eugene, OR

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.81-Aug 10Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships
HJ
1.80-Aug 9Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships, Deveti Septemvri Stadium, Plovdiv

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.75-Jul 28Sudbury IAAF World Junior Championships, Laurentian University Stadium, Sudbury

Honours

7

IAAF World Championships

High Jump

1993
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Buffalo Universiade

High Jump

1993
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tanya Hughes-Jones's High Jump personal best?

Tanya Hughes-Jones's High Jump personal best is 1.97, set on May 22, 1992 in Eugene, OR (USA), #125 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tanya Hughes-Jones compete in?

Tanya Hughes-Jones competes in the High Jump.

How did Tanya Hughes-Jones perform in 1997?

1997 season best: 1.84, set on Jun 14, 1997 in Indianapolis, IN (USA).