Shelby McEwen

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Shelby McEwen
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1996-04-06) April 6, 1996 (age 27)
Abbeville, Mississippi
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight163 lb (74 kg)
Sport
CountryFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Sport Track and field
Event High Jump
Achievements and titles
Personal best2.33 (2024)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
World Indoor Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Glasgow High Jump

Shelby McEwen (born April 6, 1996) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the high jump. [1] [2]

In 2019, he jumped 2.31 m indoor and then 2.30 m outdoor, as second at 2019 USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships, qualifying for the 2019 World Championships in Doha, where he was the first non-qualifier for final. On May 22, 2021, he jumped 2.33 m at Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, Arizona, the qualifying standard for the 2020 Summer Games, before finishing third with 2.30 m at the 2020 US Olympic Trials.

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References

  1. "Shelby McEwen - Track & Field, Cross Country".
  2. https://www.tidesports.com/high-jumper-shelby-mcewen-takes-different-path-to-success/