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Vanessa Ward

Vanessa Ward

AUSAUSWomen
Birth dateJan 5, 1963
Height1.70 m
Weight53 kg

Vanessa Carol Ward (née Browne; born 5 January 1963) is a retired high jumper from Australia, who competed at two Olympic Games.

Key facts
High Jump
1.98
#100 all-time
2000 season best
1.75
Jul 15, 2000 · Perth (AUS)
2000 season best
Age
63 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: High Jump 1.98 (#100 all-time), 2000 season best 1.75 (Jul 15, 2000, Perth (AUS)) · 63 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
HJ
1.75-Jul 15, 2000
↑
Perth (AUS)
1999
HJ
1.70-Dec 5, 1999
↑
Perth (AUS)
1998
HJ
1.80-Jan 10, 1998
↑
Perth (AUS)
1991
HJ
1.90-Aug 31, 1991
↑
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1990
HJ
1.94-Mar 11, 1990
↑
Yokohama (JPN) (i)
1989
HJ
1.98-Feb 12, 1989
↑
Perth (AUS)
1988
HJ
1.96-Mar 27, 1988
↑
Perth (AUS)
1984
HJ
1.94-Aug 10, 1984
↑
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
HJ
1.94-Feb 26, 1983
↑
Adelaide (AUS)
1982
HJ
1.88-Jul 31, 1982
↑
London (GBR)

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.75-Jul 15Perth
HJ
1.70-Jan 30Perth SA Interclub, Perth

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.70-Dec 5Perth

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.80-Jan 10Perth

1990

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.90-May 6Mito
HJ
1.92-Mar 31Australian Championships, Melbourne
HJ
1.92-Mar 30Australian Championships, Melbourne
HJ
1.94-Mar 11Yokohama (i)

1989

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.88-Jul 19Pescara Golden Gala, Stadio Adriatico, Pescara
HJ
1.93-Jul 17Belfast
HJ
1.89-Jul 10Nice Nikaia, Nice
HJ
1.88-Jul 1Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
HJ
1.85-Jun 27Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
HJ
1.94-Jun 25Villeneuve d'Ascq BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
HJ
1.94-Mar 19Australian Championships, Brisbane
HJ
1.98-Feb 12Perth
HJ
1.90-Jan 26Canberra

1988

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.90-Sep 29The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
HJ
1.90-Sep 3Sapporo
HJ
1.96-Mar 27Perth
HJ
1.90-Mar 18Perth
HJ
1.90-Mar 6Perth

1984

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.90-Aug 31Roma Golden Gala, Roma
HJ
1.92-Aug 26Riccione
HJ
1.85-Aug 20Budapest GP, Budapest
HJ
1.94-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
HJ
1.90-Aug 9The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
HJ
1.93-Jul 21Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
HJ
1.90-Apr 1Melbourne
HJ
1.90-Feb 4Adelaide

1983

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.88-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.88-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.87-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.85-Jul 29Budapest BGP, Budapest
HJ
1.83-Mar 19Melbourne
HJ
1.90-Mar 12Adelaide
HJ
1.94-Feb 26Adelaide
HJ
1.85-Feb 19Melbourne

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.88-Jul 31WAAA Ch., London

Honours

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Australian Championships

High Jump

1990
6

The XXIII Olympic Games

High Jump

1984
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Vanessa Ward's High Jump personal best?

Vanessa Ward's High Jump personal best is 1.98, set on Feb 12, 1989 in Perth (AUS), #100 on the all-time list.

Which events does Vanessa Ward compete in?

Vanessa Ward competes in the High Jump.

How did Vanessa Ward perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 1.75, set on Jul 15, 2000 in Perth (AUS).