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Best United States Triple Jump Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top United States athletes in the Triple Jump, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest Triple Jump athletes in the history of United States. Christian Taylor tops the all-time national list with 18.21, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Taylor | 18.21 | +0.2 | Aug 27, 2015 |
| 2 | Will Claye | 18.14 | +0.4 | Jun 29, 2019 |
| 3 | Kenny Harrison | 18.09 | -0.4 | Jul 27, 1996 |
| 4 | Willie Banks | 17.97 | +1.5 | Jun 16, 1985 |
| 5 | Mike Conley | 17.87 | +1.7 | Jun 27, 1987 |
| 6 | Charles Simpkins | 17.86 | +1.3 | Sep 2, 1985 |
| 7 | Melvin Lister | 17.78 | +0.8 | Jul 17, 2004 |
| 8 | Walter Davis | 17.71 | -0.7 | Jun 25, 2006 |
| 9 | Omar Craddock | 17.68 | +0.0 | Apr 20, 2019 |
| 10 | Kenta Bell | 17.63 | +0.9 | Apr 21, 2002 |
| 11 | Aarik Wilson | 17.58 | +1.6 | Aug 3, 2007 |
| 12 | Al Joyner | 17.53 | +1.6 | Jun 26, 1987 |
| 13 | Salif Mane | 17.52 | +1.4 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| 14 | Marquis Dendy | 17.50 | +1.2 | Jun 12, 2015 |
| 15 | Chris Benard | 17.48 | +0.0 | Jun 23, 2017 |
| 16 | Tim Rusan | 17.45 | Mar 1, 2003 | |
| 17 | LaMark Carter | 17.44 | +1.7 | Jun 20, 1998 |
| 18 | Donald Scott | 17.43 | -0.5 | Jun 6, 2019 |
| 19 | Ray Kimble | 17.36 | May 9, 1987 | |
| 20 | Russell Robinson | 17.30 | +1.8 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| 21 | Brandon Roulhac | 17.26 | +1.4 | Jun 25, 2009 |
| 22 | Erick Walder | 17.24 | Mar 12, 1994 | |
| 23 | James Butts | 17.24 | +0.8 | Jun 29, 1978 |
| 24 | Rafeeq Curry | 17.22 | +0.8 | Mar 29, 2008 |
| 25 | Chris Carter | 17.21 | +0.0 | May 26, 2022 |
| 26 | Tommy Haynes | 17.20 | Oct 15, 1975 | |
| 27 | Ron Livers | 17.19 | +1.0 | Jul 1, 1977 |
| 28 | Robert Howard | 17.19 | +0.7 | Jun 15, 1996 |
| 29 | Paul Jordan | 17.19 | -0.3 | Jun 16, 1984 |
| 30 | Robert Cannon | 17.19 | +1.8 | Jun 27, 1987 |
| 31 | Mike Marlow | 17.18 | +0.8 | Jun 21, 1981 |
| 32 | Brandon Craven | 17.18 | +0.0 | May 4, 1996 |
| 33 | Allen Simms | 17.17 | +0.6 | Apr 26, 2003 |
| 34 | KeAndre Bates | 17.16 | +1.0 | Jun 22, 2018 |
| 35 | Reggie Jones | 17.12 | +1.2 | Jun 21, 1992 |
| 36 | Matthew O'Neal | 17.12 | +1.4 | Mar 18, 2017 |
| 37 | Nate Cooper | 17.10 | Jun 2, 1979 | |
| 38 | Byron Criddle | 17.08 | Apr 14, 1984 | |
| 39 | David Smith | 17.07 | +0.3 | Jul 1, 1972 |
| 40 | Antoine Howard | 17.04 | Mar 8, 1997 | |
| 41 | Desmond Hunt | 17.04 | +0.8 | Aug 10, 1999 |
| 42 | Vince Parrette | 17.03 | Feb 29, 1980 | |
| 43 | Tyrone Scott | 17.03 | +1.9 | Jun 6, 1992 |
| 44 | Eric Sloan | 17.03 | Feb 13, 2016 | |
| 45 | LeVar Anderson | 17.02 | +1.2 | Apr 21, 2002 |
| 46 | Armani Wallace | 16.99 | +1.1 | Jun 7, 2019 |
| 47 | John Tillman | 16.98 | Apr 15, 1989 | |
| 48 | John Craft | 16.98 | +1.2 | Jun 16, 1973 |
| 49 | Caleb Abdul Rahman | 16.98 | +0.0 | Oct 15, 1975 |
| 50 | Von Ware | 16.97 | +1.7 | Jul 21, 1998 |
| 51 | Lawrence Willis | 16.97 | +1.2 | Jun 24, 2007 |
| 52 | Brandon Green | 16.96 | +0.2 | May 16, 2026 |
| 53 | Don Parish | 16.95 | +0.9 | Jun 14, 1991 |
| 54 | Leonard Cobb | 16.95 | Mar 18, 1995 | |
| 55 | Doug Garner | 16.94 | Jun 15, 1980 | |
| 56 | James Carter | 16.93 | +1.3 | Aug 3, 2025 |
| 57 | Reggie Jackson | 16.93 | Apr 29, 1990 | |
| 58 | David Siler | 16.92 | Apr 2, 1983 | |
| 59 | Josh Honeycutt | 16.91 | Mar 5, 2017 | |
| 60 | Henry Ellard | 16.90 | May 1, 1982 | |
| 61 | Mike Harris | 16.90 | May 15, 1993 | |
| 62 | Alphonso Jordan | 16.89 | +0.9 | Jun 28, 2015 |
| 63 | Joe Greene | 16.88 | +1.4 | Jun 16, 1989 |
| 64 | Erick L. Wilson | 16.87 | +1.5 | May 6, 2006 |
| 65 | Arnold Grimes | 16.86 | Mar 14, 1975 | |
| 66 | Greg Caldwell | 16.86 | +0.0 | Jun 21, 1981 |
| 67 | Dennis Ivory | 16.84 | Jun 2, 1979 | |
| 68 | Del Smutherman | 16.84 | -0.2 | Aug 27, 1997 |
| 69 | William Beasley | 16.83 | +1.8 | Jun 16, 1989 |
| 70 | Ryan Grinnell | 16.83 | +1.4 | Jul 14, 2013 |
| 71 | Rodney Black | 16.82 | +0.1 | Mar 30, 1996 |
| 72 | Dokie Williams | 16.81 | +1.8 | May 16, 1982 |
| 73 | Eddie Loyd | 16.81 | +0.4 | Jun 5, 1982 |
| 74 | Greg Neal | 16.81 | +0.0 | Jun 5, 1982 |
| 75 | John Warren | 16.81 | Jan 19, 2019 | |
| 76 | Robert Thomas | 16.80 | Feb 6, 1993 | |
| 77 | Sean Dixon-Bodie | 16.80 | +0.9 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| 78 | David Mcfadgen | 16.79 | Jul 13, 1990 | |
| 79 | Charles Rogers | 16.79 | May 31, 1997 | |
| 80 | Jeremiah Davis | 16.78 | -1.3 | Apr 22, 2023 |
| 81 | Keith Holley | 16.77 | Apr 18, 1992 | |
| 82 | Drexell Owusu | 16.77 | Mar 7, 1998 | |
| 83 | Keyshawn King | 16.77 | +1.3 | May 27, 2022 |
| 84 | Michael Patton | 16.77 | May 16, 1990 | |
| 85 | Clarence Taylor | 16.76 | Mar 17, 1974 | |
| 86 | Rayfield Dupree | 16.76 | +1.9 | Jun 25, 1976 |
| 87 | Sanya Owolabi | 16.76 | Jun 7, 1980 | |
| 88 | Ken Williams | 16.76 | +0.0 | May 17, 1985 |
| 89 | Shardae Boutte | 16.76 | +1.3 | May 31, 2008 |
| 90 | Jimmy Washington | 16.76 | Jun 17, 1979 | |
| 91 | Marc Kellman | 16.74 | -0.3 | Jun 24, 2007 |
| 92 | Karson Gordon | 16.74 | +0.6 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| 93 | Tyrell Taitt | 16.73 | +0.6 | Jun 4, 1994 |
| 94 | Rich Thompson | 16.73 | Jul 22, 1995 | |
| 95 | Dion Simmons | 16.73 | Mar 2, 1996 | |
| 96 | Deon Mayfield | 16.72 | Mar 27, 1982 | |
| 97 | Chip Benson | 16.72 | +2.0 | Jun 5, 1982 |
| 98 | Anthony Terry | 16.71 | Jun 21, 1975 | |
| 99 | Clarence Foote-Talley | 16.71 | +0.6 | Apr 29, 2023 |
| 100 | Norm Tate | 16.70 | Jul 16, 1970 |