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Who holds the current world record for the highest jump in athletics?

Viviana Scarsbrook

Oh, I definitely know this one! The current world record for the highest jump in athletics is held by Javier Sotomayor from Cuba. He set the record in 1993 at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Salamanca, Spain with a jump of 2.45 meters or 8 feet and ¾ inch.

I remember seeing videos of him jumping and he was just amazing! He had such a smooth technique and made it look effortless. It's hard to believe he set that record almost 30 years ago and it still stands today. I wonder if anyone will ever be able to break it.

I also heard that he almost didn't compete in that championship because of an injury, but he managed to push through it and ended up setting the record. That's just incredible dedication and determination. It just goes to show that anything is possible if you work hard enough.

I love watching athletics, especially the high jump and pole vault. It's amazing to see how high these athletes can jump and how they are able to contort their bodies over the bar. It takes a lot of strength, flexibility, and balance to be able to do that.

I even tried doing the high jump once in high school, but let's just say it didn't go very well. I definitely don't have the natural talent and skill that these athletes have. But it's still fun to watch and admire their abilities.

So yeah, Javier Sotomayor holds the current world record for the highest jump in athletics and he's definitely a legend in the sport. I'm sure there will be more amazing athletes in the future, but for now, he still reigns supreme.