Tony Barton

Tony Barton

United StatesUnited States
Born
Oct 17, 1969 (57 years old)
Birthplace
Washington, D.C., United States
Events
High Jump · Long Jump

Orrin Anthony Barton is an American retired high jumper born on October 17, 1969, in Washington, D.C. At his peak, he was ranked third in the world and number one in the United States.

Barton won the 1993 Summer Universiade and the bronze medal at the 1995 World Indoor Championships. He finished fifth at the 1992 World Cup, eighth at the 1993 World Championships, and seventh at the 1995 World Championships.

His personal best of 2.32 metres was achieved in June 1992 in New Orleans. He also demonstrated versatility with an 8.16 metre long jump, showing his all-around athletic ability.

Personal best · High Jump2.32
#165 all-time
2000 season best2.20Jan 8, 2000
2000 season best
Personal best · Long Jump8.12
#522 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: High Jump 2.32 (#165 all-time), Long Jump 8.12 (#522 all-time), 2000 season best 2.20 (Jan 8, 2000) · 57 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
HJLA 1992United States High Jump all-time list2.321,197 pts#165
LJLondon 1993United States Long Jump all-time list8.121,164 pts#522

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000HJ Indoor2.20–Jan 8, 2000Fairfax, VA (USA) (i)
2000HJ 2.20–Jan 8, 2000–
1999HJ 2.20–Jun 25, 1999USA Championships
1999LJ 7.79+0.0Jun 5, 1999Atlanta, GA (USA)
1998HJ 2.20–Mar 21, 1998Tallahassee, FL (USA)
1998LJ 8.07+0.0May 8, 1998Port-of-Spain (TTO)
1997HJ 2.18–Mar 29, 1997Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1996HJ 2.25–Jan 27, 1996–
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Frequently asked questions

Tony Barton's High Jump personal best is 2.32, set on Jun 28, 1992 in New Orleans, LA (USA), #165 on the all-time list.

Tony Barton competes in the High Jump and Long Jump.

2000 season best: 2.20, set on Jan 8, 2000.