Del Davis (high jumper)

Last updated July 04, 2025

Del Davis (born May 3, 1960 in California) is an American former high jumper and former American record holder.

His personal best jump is 7 feet 7.25 inches (2.3178 m); achieved during the 1982 NCAA Track and Field Championships. His mark equaled the U.S. record held by Dwight Stones.^[1]^[2]

He attended UCLA and graduated with a bachelor of science in Mathematics.^[3]

References

↑ Robinson, Doug (June 5, 1982). "New heights reached in high jump". Deseret News . Vol. 132, no. 306.
↑ "Men's high jump". Alltime-athletics.com. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
↑ Moore, Kenny (June 14, 1982). "It Was Sensational And Sentimental". Sports Illustrated . 56 (24). Retrieved November 25, 2013.

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[1] Robinson, Doug (June 5, 1982). "New heights reached in high jump". Deseret News . Vol. 132, no. 306.

[2] "Men's high jump". Alltime-athletics.com. Retrieved November 25, 2013.

[3] Moore, Kenny (June 14, 1982). "It Was Sensational And Sentimental". Sports Illustrated . 56 (24). Retrieved November 25, 2013.

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