Tynita Butts
- Born
- Jun 10, 1990 (36 years old)
- Birthplace
- Hampton, United States
- Events
- High Jump · Long Jump
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.
Personal best · High Jump1.93
2022 season best1.82Feb 18, 2022
Personal best · Long Jump6.20
As of Nov 8, 2026: High Jump 1.93 (#298 all-time), Long Jump 6.20, 2022 season best 1.82 (Feb 18, 2022) · 36 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
HJIndoorPA 20131.931,150 pts–
60mIndoorAZ 20187.83947 pts–
60m20187.83947 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | HJ Indoor | 1.82 | – | Feb 18, 2022 | Northern Arizona-Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | HJ | 1.82 | – | Feb 18, 2022 | – |
| 2021 | HJ Indoor | 1.87 | – | Feb 19, 2021 | Lantz Fieldhouse, Charleston, IL (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | HJ | 1.87 | – | Feb 19, 2021 | – |
| 2020 | HJ | 1.87 | – | Feb 2, 2020 | – |
| 2020 | HJ Indoor | 1.89 | – | Jan 31, 2020 | Indoor Meeting - Karlsruhe |
| 2019 | HJ | 1.93= | – | Sep 30, 2019 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
| 2018 | HJ | 1.86 | – | Apr 7, 2018 | Tempe, AZ (USA) |