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Tom Woods

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Birth dateApr 7, 1953
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Tom Woods is a United States jumper, born on April 7, 1953. He competes primarily in the HJ.

His personal bests include 2.27 in the HJ. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
High Jump
2.27
#540 all-time
1978 season best
2.26
May 7, 1978 · Fresno, CA (USA)
1978 season best
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: High Jump 2.27 (#540 all-time), 1978 season best 2.26 (May 7, 1978, Fresno, CA (USA)) · 73 years old

PB

Personal bests

2.27
#540 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1978
HJ
2.26-May 7, 1978
↓
Fresno, CA (USA)
1977
HJ
2.25-Jun 16, 1977
↓
Berlin (GER)
1976
HJ
2.26-Jun 30, 1976
↓
Athina (GRE)
1975
HJ
2.27-Jun 20, 1975
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1974
HJ
2.22-Jan 18, 1974
↓
Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
1973
HJ
2.24-Apr 7, 1973
↓
Corvallis, OR (USA)
1972
HJ
2.22-Jun 3, 1972
↓
Eugene NCAA Championships

1978

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.21-Jul 13Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
HJ
2.18-Jul 4Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
HJ
2.26-May 7Fresno, CA

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.25-Jun 16Berlin

1976

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.24-Aug 29Rieti
HJ
2.21-Aug 20Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
HJ
2.26-Jun 30Athina

1975

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.25-Oct 16Ciudad de México Pan American Games, Ciudad de México
HJ
2.24-Aug 16Eugene, OR
HJ
2.25-Aug 6Viareggio
HJ
2.21-Jul 30Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
HJ
2.18-Jun 27Västeras, Västerås
HJ
2.27-Jun 20Eugene AAU Championships, Eugene, OR

1974

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.13-May 30Corvallis, OR
HJ
2.22-Feb 2Seattle, WA (i)
HJ
2.22-Jan 18Pocatello, ID (i)

1973

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.21-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
HJ
2.22-Jun 16Bakersfield AAU Championships, Bakersfield, CA
HJ
2.23-Jun 9Baton Rouge NCAA Championships
HJ
2.24-Apr 7Corvallis, OR
HJ
2.23-Jan 27Portland, OR (i)

1972

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.22-Jun 3Eugene NCAA Championships
HJ
2.08-May 6Pac-8 Meet, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR

Honours

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Ciudad de México Pan American Games

High Jump

1975
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Ciudad de México Pan American Games

High Jump

1975
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Eugene NCAA Championships

High Jump

1972
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tom Woods's High Jump personal best?

Tom Woods's High Jump personal best is 2.27, set on Jun 20, 1975 in Eugene, OR (USA), #540 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tom Woods compete in?

Tom Woods competes in the High Jump.

How did Tom Woods perform in 1978?

1978 season best: 2.26, set on May 7, 1978 in Fresno, CA (USA).