Gene Johnson (high jumper)
American high jumper (born 1941)
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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) |
