Iconic High and Long Jumpers Who Defied Gravity

Set the world record in long jump in 1991 with a jump of 8.95 m.

Longest career among high jumpers with numerous national titles.

Consistent high jumper with multiple Olympic medals.

Tallest high jumper with significant international medals.

Holds one of the longest long jumps in history with 8.96 m.

Youngest athlete to win every major long jump competition.

Innovated the Fosbury Flop technique, revolutionizing high jump.

Multi-talented athlete with achievements in long jump and other events.

Set a legendary long jump record of 8.90 m in 1968.

Holds the world record in high jump since 1993 with a jump of 2.45 m.