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Troy Kemp

Troy Kemp

BAHBAHMen
Birth dateJun 18, 1966
BirthplaceNassau, The Bahamas
Height1.87 m
Weight69 kg

Troy Kemp (born March 18, 1966) is a former high jumper from the Bahamas who won the gold medal at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics. His personal best was 2.38m in Nice 1995. He attended Boise State University where he was an All-American. He was inducted into the Boise State Hall of Fame in 1996.

Key facts
High Jump
2.38
#21 all-time
2000 season best
2.23
May 6, 2000 · Boise, ID (USA)
2000 season best
Medals
World Championships: 1 gold
Record
National record · High Jump 2.38
National record
Age
60 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: High Jump 2.38 (#21 all-time), 2000 season best 2.23 (May 6, 2000, Boise, ID (USA)) · World Championships: 1 gold · National record (High Jump) · 60 years old

PB

Personal bests

2.38
#21 all-time
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
HJ
2.23-May 6, 2000
↑
Boise, ID (USA)
1999
HJ
2.24-Feb 24, 1999
↑
Balingen (GER) (i)
1998
HJ
2.31-Jun 24, 1998
↑
Torino (ITA)
1997
HJ
2.24-Feb 1, 1997
↑
Arnstadt (GER) (i)
1996
HJ
2.31-Feb 9, 1996
↑
Arnstadt (GER) (i)
1995
HJ
2.38-Jul 12, 1995
↑
Nice (FRA)
1994
HJ
2.36-Mar 18, 1994
↑
Weinheim (GER) (i)
1993
HJ
2.37-Jun 26, 1993
↑
Pau (FRA)
1992
HJ
2.34-Aug 19, 1992
↑
Zürich (SUI)
1991
HJ
2.35-Jul 13, 1991
↑
Rovereto (ITA)
1990
HJ
2.31-May 5, 1990
↑
Modesto, CA (USA)
1989
HJ
2.32-Jul 10, 1989
↑
Nice (FRA)
1988
HJ
2.30-Mar 12, 1988
↑
NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
1987
HJ
2.28-May 9, 1987
↑
Modesto, CA (USA)

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.23-May 6Boise, ID

1999

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.22-Jul 10Caorle
HJ
2.20-Jul 9Ponzano
HJ
2.15-Jul 3St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France, St-Denis
HJ
2.20-Jun 27Gateshead British Grand Prix, Gateshead
HJ
2.20-Jun 24Torino Cittá di Torino, Torino
HJ
2.19-May 26Nassau Bahamas Invitational, Nassau
HJ
2.24-Feb 24Pireaus Athina '99, Pireaus (i)
HJ
2.15-Feb 19Spala (i)
HJ
2.24-Feb 14Balingen (i)
HJ
2.20-Feb 13Arnstadt HJ, Arnstadt (i)
HJ
2.15-Feb 5New York Chase Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)

1998

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.28-Aug 30Rieti '98, Rieti
HJ
2.15-Aug 28Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
HJ
2.20-Aug 12Weltklasse Zürich
HJ
2.25-Jul 22New York Goodwill Games, New York, NY
HJ
2.15-Jul 19Gateshead BUPA Grand Prix, Gateshead - GP I Events
HJ
2.25-Jul 16Nice Nikaia, Nice
HJ
2.25-Jul 9Oslo Mobil Bislett Games
HJ
2.31-Jun 24Torino Citta di Torino, Torino
HJ
2.25-May 9Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
HJ
2.20-Feb 21Pireaus Athina 98, Pireaus (i)
HJ
2.15-Feb 116. Banskobystrická latka, Banská Bystrica (i)
HJ
2.24-Feb 8Balingen International High Jump Meeting, Balingen (i)
HJ
2.24-Jan 31Arnstadt High Jump Meeting with Music, Arnstadt (i)

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.24-Feb 1Arnstadt (i)

1996

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.25-Jul 28The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
HJ
2.25-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
HJ
2.28-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
HJ
2.20-Jul 8Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
HJ
2.20-Jul 5Oslo Mobil Bislett Games, Oslo
HJ
2.20-Jul 3Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
HJ
2.20-Jun 28Paris Meeting Gaz de France, Paris
HJ
2.30-Jun 15Caorle
HJ
2.15-Jun 12Duisburg
HJ
2.15-Jun 5Roma Golden Gala, Roma
HJ
2.24-May 18Atlanta GP, Atlanta, GA
HJ
2.20-May 11Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
HJ
2.24-Feb 18Chicago, IL (i)
HJ
2.20-Feb 16Spala Int. High Jump Meeting, Spala (i)
HJ
2.31-Feb 11Balingen International High Jump Meeting, Balingen (i)
HJ
2.31-Feb 9Arnstadt Int. High Jump Meet., Arnstadt (i)
HJ
2.20-Feb 74. Banskobystrická latka, Banská Bystrica (i)
HJ
2.24-Feb 2Wuppertal Int. High Jump M., Wuppertal (i)
HJ
2.27-Feb 1Weinheim High Jump Meeting, Weinheim (i)

1995

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.25-Sep 1Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
HJ
2.30-Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
HJ
2.37-Aug 8IAAF World Championships
HJ
2.27-Aug 6IAAF World Championships
HJ
2.27-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
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Honours

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IAAF World Championships

High Jump

1995
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Paris IAAF Grand Prix Final

High Jump

1994
5

IAAF World Championships

High Jump

1993
4

IAAF World Indoor Championships

High Jump

1993
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Torino

High Jump

1992
7

The XXV Olympic Games

High Jump

1992
5

IAAF World Championships

High Jump

1991
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Indianapolis Pan American Games

High Jump

1987
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Indianapolis Pan American Games

High Jump

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Troy Kemp's High Jump personal best?

Troy Kemp's High Jump personal best is 2.38, set on Jul 12, 1995 in Nice (FRA), #21 on the all-time list.

Which events does Troy Kemp compete in?

Troy Kemp competes in the High Jump.

How did Troy Kemp perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 2.23, set on May 6, 2000 in Boise, ID (USA).

How many medals has Troy Kemp won?

Troy Kemp has won 1 World Championships medal.