Willye White

United StatesUnited StatesRetired
Born
Dec 31, 1939 (86 years old)
Birthplace
Money, Mississippi (USA)
Height
1.63 m
Weight
56 kg

Willye White is a United States jumper, born on December 31, 1939 in Money, Mississippi (USA). Standing 1.63 m and weighing 56 kg, She competes primarily in the LJ.

Her personal bests include 6.42 in the LJ. She has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions.

1972 season best6.39Aug 31, 1972
Medals2Olympic Games: 2 silver
Last competitionThe XX Olympic GamesAug 31, 1972 · 6.27
The XX Olympic Games

As of Oct 30, 2026: 1972 season best 6.39 (Aug 31, 1972) · Last competition: The XX Olympic Games, Aug 31, 1972, 6.27 · Olympic Games: 2 silver · 86 years old · Retired

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
LJ19686.421,090 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–2–2

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1972LJ 6.39–Aug 31, 1972The XX Olympic Games
1968LJ 6.42–Oct 13, 1968The XIX Olympic Games
1964LJ 6.28–Oct 14, 1964The XVIII Olympic Games
1960LJ 6.07–Aug 31, 1960The XVII Olympic Games
1956LJ 6.09–Nov 27, 1956The XVI Olympic Games
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Frequently asked questions

1972 season best: 6.39, set on Aug 31, 1972. Last competition: The XX Olympic Games on Aug 31, 1972, 6.27.

Willye White has won 2 Olympic Games medals.