Gene Johnson (high jumper)

Gene Johnson (born March 11, 1941) is a retired male high jumper from the United States, who competed in the 1960s for his native country. He set his personal best in the men's high jump event (2.17 m (7 ft 1 in)) on January 29, 1966, at an indoor meet in Portland.

Johnson was a two-time All American for the California Golden Bears track and field team, finishing runner-up at the 1962 and 1964 NCAA University Division track and field championships.[1]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
1962 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Walnut, California 2nd 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
1963 Pan American Games São Paulo, Brazil 1st 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in)
USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships St. Louis, Missouri 1st 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in)
1964 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships New Brunswick, New Jersey 6th 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in)
1965 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships San Diego, California 4th 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in)
1966 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships New York City 6th 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in)
1967 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Bakersfield, California 7th 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)

References

  1. ^ "Gene Johnson (1988) - California Athletics Hall of Fame". California Golden Bears Athletics. Retrieved 29 December 2024.


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