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Yvette Bates

Yvette Bates

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Birth dateAug 20, 1965
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Yvette Bates is a United States jumper, born on August 20, 1965. She competes primarily in the LJ and TJ.

Her personal bests include 6.50 in the LJ and 13.79 in the TJ. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Long Jump
6.50
Triple Jump
13.79
#554 all-time
1989 season best
6.02
Jun 27, 1989 · Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
Age
61 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: Long Jump 6.50, Triple Jump 13.79 (#554 all-time), 1989 season best 6.02 (Jun 27, 1989, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)) · 61 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
LJ
6.02+0.3Jun 27, 1989
↑
Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1988
LJ
6.88+3.3Jul 23, 1988
↑
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1988
TJ
13.64-Mar 12, 1988
↑
NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
1987
LJ
6.46-Jun 5, 1987
↑
Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
1987
TJ
13.79-Mar 14, 1987
↑
NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.02+0.3Jun 27Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne

1988

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.88+3.3Jul 23Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
TJ
13.23-May 22Westwood, CA
LJ
6.50-May 21Westwood, CA
TJ
13.30-Mar 19Los Angeles, CA
TJ
13.64-Mar 12NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

1987

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
13.60-Jun 6Baton Rouge NCAA Championships
LJ
6.46-Jun 5Baton Rouge NCAA Championships, Baton Rouge, LA
TJ
13.36-May 9Modesto, CA
TJ
13.79-Mar 14NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

Honours

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NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

1988
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NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yvette Bates's Long Jump personal best?

Yvette Bates's Long Jump personal best is 6.50, set on May 21, 1988.

Which events does Yvette Bates compete in?

Yvette Bates competes in the Long Jump and Triple Jump.

How did Yvette Bates perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 6.02, set on Jun 27, 1989 in Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI).