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Tynita Butts

Tynita Butts

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Birth dateJun 10, 1990
BirthplaceHampton, United States
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Tynita Butts-Townsend (born June 10, 1990) is an American athlete competing in high jump.

She competed at the collegiate level at East Carolina University. Representing the United States at the 2019 World Athletics Championships, she placed eighth in the women's high jump.

She qualified to represent the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics. She is married to Roderick Townsend-Roberts. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Key facts
High Jump
1.93
#305 all-time
Long Jump
6.20
2022 season best
1.82
Feb 18, 2022 · Northern Arizona-Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i)
2022 season best
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: High Jump 1.93 (#305 all-time), Long Jump 6.20, 2022 season best 1.82 (Feb 18, 2022, Northern Arizona-Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i)) · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
HJ
1.82-Feb 18, 2022
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Northern Arizona-Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i)
2021
HJ
1.87-Feb 19, 2021
↓
Lantz Fieldhouse, Charleston, IL (USA) (i)
2020
HJ
1.89-Jan 31, 2020
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Indoor Meeting - Karlsruhe
2019
HJ
1.93=-Sep 30, 2019
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IAAF World Championships in Athletics
2018
HJ
1.86-Apr 7, 2018
↓
Tempe, AZ (USA)
2018
60m
7.83-Feb 3, 2018-Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i)
2017
HJ
1.83-Jun 10, 2017
↓
Kingston (JAM)
2016
HJ
1.89-May 28, 2016
↓
Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2016
3000mSt
10:23.80-Jun 23, 2016
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2015
HJ
1.88-Dec 4, 2015
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Allendale, MI (USA) (i)
2014
HJ
1.91-May 17, 2014
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Houston, TX (USA)
2014
LJ
6.05-1.4May 17, 2014
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Houston, TX (USA)
2013
HJ
1.93-Jan 26, 2013
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University Park, PA (USA) (i)
2013
LJ
6.08-Jan 25, 2013
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University Park, PA (USA) (i)
2012
HJ
1.87-Apr 6, 2012
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Gainesville, FL (USA)
2012
LJ
6.18-0.9Apr 6, 2012
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Gainesville, FL (USA)
2012
3000mSt
10:22.90-May 11, 2012
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2011
HJ
1.84-Mar 11, 2011
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College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2011
LJ
6.15+1.5May 14, 2011
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Houston, TX (USA)
2010
HJ
1.83-Feb 27, 2010
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Houston, TX (USA) (i)
2010
LJ
6.20-0.6Apr 22, 2010
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Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2009
HJ
1.79-Mar 13, 2009
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New York, NY (USA) (i)
2009
LJ
6.13-Mar 13, 2009
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New York, NY (USA) (i)
2008
LJ
5.93-Mar 14, 2008
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New York, NY (USA) (i)

2022

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.71-Apr 8Sun Angel Track Classic & Combined Events, Sun Angel Stadium, Tempe, AZ
HJ
1.80-Feb 27US Indoor Championships
HJ
1.80-Feb 26US Indoor Championships
HJ
1.82-Feb 18NAU Tune-up, Northern Arizona-Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ (i)
HJ
1.81-Feb 5Hustopečské skákání, Městská sportovní hala, Hustopeče (i)
HJ
1.77-Jan 30Hvězdy v Nehvizdech, Sportovní Hala, Nehvizdy (i)
HJ
1.76-Jan 27Kladno Indoor, Atletická hala Sletiště, Kladno (i)

2021

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.82-Aug 5The XXXII Olympic Games
HJ
1.75-Jul 17JAC Final Countdown, Bolles HS Track, Jacksonville, FL
HJ
1.82-Jun 18U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
HJ
1.85-May 29Chula Vista Field Fest
HJ
1.87-May 22USATF Throws Fest, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
HJ
1.82-Apr 24USATF Grand Prix, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
HJ
1.87-Apr 10Miramar Invitational, Ansin Sports Complex, Miramar, FL
HJ
1.87-Feb 19EIU Friday Night Special, Lantz Fieldhouse, Charleston, IL (i)
HJ
1.80-Feb 7American Track League 3
HJ
1.82-Jan 24American Track League 1, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)

2020

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.87-Feb 15USA Indoor Championships
HJ
1.87-Feb 2Beskydská laťka, Werk Arena, Třinec (i)
HJ
1.89-Jan 31Indoor Meeting - Karlsruhe
HJ
1.80-Jan 24Kladno Indoor, Atletická hala Sletiště, Kladno (i)
HJ
1.82-Jan 22Int. Indoor Meeting, Nehvizdy (i)

2019

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.93-Sep 30IAAF World Championships in Athletics
HJ
1.92-Sep 27IAAF World Championships in Athletics
HJ
1.83-Sep 10The Match Europe v USA, Dinamo National Olympic Stadium, Minsk
HJ
1.83-Sep 9The Match Europe v USA, Dinamo National Olympic Stadium, Minsk
HJ
1.92-Jul 27USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
HJ
1.88-Jul 13Adam Sanford NYC Invitational, New York, NY
HJ
1.84-Jun 20Harry Jerome Track Classic, Burnaby
HJ
1.82-Apr 27Drake Relays
HJ
1.85-Apr 20Mt. SAC Relays, Torrance, CA - Invitational Events
HJ
1.88-Feb 24USA Indoor Championships
HJ
1.88-Feb 23USA Indoor Championships
HJ
1.87-Feb 6High Jump Meeting, Brno (i)
HJ
1.87-Jan 30Int. Indoor Meeting, Otrokovice (i)

2018

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.78-Jun 23Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
HJ
1.79-Apr 28Tucson Desert Heat Classic, Tucson, AZ
HJ
1.80-Apr 21Grenada Invitational, St. George's
HJ
1.86-Apr 7Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ
HJ
1.82-Feb 18US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
HJ
1.82-Feb 17US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
HJ
1.81-Feb 9Albuquerque Don Kirby Elite, Albuquerque, NM (i)
60m
7.83-Feb 3Flagstaff Mountain T's Invitational, Flagstaff, AZ (i) - Open Event
HJ
1.81-Feb 2Flagstaff Mountain T's Invitational, Flagstaff, AZ (i) - Open Event

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.83-Jul 1Hamilton Bermuda Invitational, Hamilton
HJ
1.83-Jun 10Kingston Racers Grand Prix, Kingston

2016

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.79-Jul 1Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
HJ
1.89-May 28Chula Vista OTC High Performance Meet, Chula Vista, CA
HJ
1.75-Apr 30Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event
HJ
1.80-Apr 22Hamilton Bermuda Invitational, Hamilton
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Honours

8

IAAF World Championships in Athletics

High Jump

2019
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Irapuato NACAC U23 Championships

High Jump

2012
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tynita Butts's High Jump personal best?

Tynita Butts's High Jump personal best is 1.93, set on Jan 26, 2013 in University Park, PA (USA) (i), #305 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tynita Butts compete in?

Tynita Butts competes in the High Jump and Long Jump.

How did Tynita Butts perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 1.82, set on Feb 18, 2022 in Northern Arizona-Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i).