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The men's World Record in the high jump was not broken in 1968. The WR at the time was 2.28 meters (7 feet 5 and 3/4 inches) set by Valery Brumel of Russia in 1963 and was not broken until 1971 when Pat Matzdorf of the United States jumped 2.29 meters (7 feet 6 and 1/6 inches). However, the Olympic record was broken that year by Dick Fosbury of the United States who jumped 2.24 meters (7 feet 4 and 1/4 inches) and broke the old Olympic record of 2.18 meters (7 feet 1 and 3/4 inches) held by Valery Brumel of Russia. The women's World Record in 1968 was 1.91 meters (6 feet 3 and 1/4 inches, set in 1961) held by Iolanda Balas of Romania and was not broken until 1971 by Ilona Gusenbauer of Austria who jumped 1.92 meters (6 feet 3 and 1/2 inches).
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Who broke the world record in high jump for 2008?
No one came close to Breaking J. Sotomayor high jump world record in 2008.
Who broke the world record for the mens high jump in 1993?
Javier Sotomayor of Cuba with a jump of 2.45 meters. he did it in Salamenca Spain. Tt is the current high jump world record.
Why isn't Louise Ritter who broke the women's high jump record in 1988 with 6'8 given credit for this?
The women's high jump world record is 6 feet, 10 1/4 inches (2.09 meters) set by Stefka Kostadinova of Bulgaria on August 30, 1987. Louise Ritter's jump of 6 feet, 8 inches (2.03 meters) to win gold at the 1988 Summer Olympics set an Olympic record but not a world record.
World record for the rabbit high jump?
The world record for the highest jump by a rabbit was achieved by a rabbit named Mimrelunds Ramses who jumped 99.5 cm (39.2 in) in 1997.
What is the womens world record for high jump?
Stefka Kostadinova of Bulgaria set the women's world record for the high jump in 1987 at a height of 2.09 meters (6 feet, 10 1/4 inches). It is the longest standing world record in the history of the high jump.
What is the women's world high jump record?
Stefka Kostadinova of Bulgaria set the women's world record for the high jump in 1987 at a height of 2.09 meters (6 feet, 10 1/4 inches). It is the longest standing world record in the history of the high jump.
What is the world record for ladies in high jump?
6'9"
How HIGH is the HIGH jump world record?
8 feet and 1 inch
What is the world record of women's high jumping?
The record is held by Stefka Kostadinova, with 2.09 meters.
What is the record for high jump for women?
Stefka Kostadinova of Bulgaria set the women's world record for the high jump in 1987 at a height of 2.09 meters (6 feet, 10 1/4 inches). It is the longest standing world record in the history of the high jump.
Who holds world record for the high jump?
mike powell
Who is the world record holder in high jump?
Javier Sotomayor
