Men's high jump world record progression - Wikipedia
The first world record in the men's high jump was recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in 1912. As of June, 2009, the IAAF has ratified 40 world records in the event.
High jump - Wikipedia
Javier Sotomayor (Cuba) is the world record holder with a jump of 2.45 m (8 ft 1⁄4 in) set in 1993 – the longest-standing record in the history of the men's high jump. Yaroslava Mahuchikh (Ukraine) is the women's world record holder with a jump of 2.10 m (6 ft 101⁄2 in) set in 2024.
Women's high jump world record progression - Wikipedia
The first world record in the women's high jump was recognised by the Fédération Sportive Féminine Internationale (FSFI) in 1922. In 1936, the FSFI was absorbed by the International Association of Athletics Federations, now known as World Athletics.
High Jump World Records - Topend Sports
The high jump world record is 2.45 meters (8 ft 0.46 in), by Javier Sotomayor of Cuba, who achieved this height on the 27th of July 1993 in Salamanca (see High Jump Record videos). Sotomayor also holds the indoor world record of 2.43 meters (7 ft 11.67 in).
What is the high jump world record? - High Jump Club
Dec 19, 2016 · The high jump world record is an astonishing one and has risen greatly over the past 100 years. Currently, the world record is held by Javier Sotomayor from Cuba, who jumped 2.45m to set the world record in 1993. He is the only person to have ever jumped over 8 feet in height (8 feet, 0.25 inches).
High Jump - World Athletics
The first men’s high jump world record was set in 1827. Adam Wilson (Great Britain) achieved a height of 1.575m. A total of 37 records were set during the pre-IAAF period: 26 by Great Britain, eight by the United States and three by Ireland.
Men's high jump world record progression - Wikiwand
As of June, 2009, the IAAF has ratified 40 world records in the event. [1] Fourteen of the 16 records from 1912 to 1960 were set in the United States and were originally measured in feet and inches; they were converted to metric before being ratified as world records.
High Jump - Stats | World Athletics
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The High Jump World Record & Olympic Record - Outperform
Jul 30, 2021 · The current men's high jump world record, held by Javier Sotomayor, is 2.45 m (8ft, 0.45 in). The current men's high jump olympic record is 2.39 m (7ft, 10 in).
Analyzing the World Records in High Jump
The men’s world record in high jump is an impressive feat of athleticism and skill. The current record stands at an astounding 2.45 meters, set by Javier Sotomayor of Cuba on July 27, 1993. Sotomayor’s record-breaking jump took place in Salamanca, Spain, during the World Championships.