The High Jump

I’m a professional high jumper. I’ve been competing internationally for Great Britain for over ten years, including at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.

The high jump may not be as famous as the 100m sprint, but it’s been around as one of the original events in the ancient Greek Olympics. (And it’s not the pole vault. Have a look here for a quick introduction.)

The picture above shows me jumping over a 2.24m high bar (yes, that’s a good 24cm higher than your house door). I’m doing a jump called the Fosbury Flop, a technique that gives athletes a little extra clearance over the bar.

Unfortunately injury stopped me competing at the highest levels for my country recently, but I’m now back on form and aiming for gold at the London 2012 Olympics.

More about the high jump

• History of the high jump – the evolution of jumping
• How to high jump – how I prepare and execute a jump
• My high jump records – my best jumps to date

More about me

• Sponsorship – find out how you can help
• Personal training – fitness coaching from an Olympic athlete
• Biography – all about me
• Contact – get in touch with me