Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics – Men's high jump


The men's high jump was a track & field athletics event at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris. It was held on July 15, 1900. Eight athletes from seven nations competed in the high jump.

Records

These were the standing world and Olympic records prior to the 1900 Summer Olympics.
World Record1.97' Michael SweeneyNew York September 21, 1895
Olympic Record1.81 Ellery ClarkAthens April 10, 1896

' unofficial
Irving Baxter improved the Olympic record twice. At first he jumped 1.85 metres and finally he also cleared 1.90 metres.

Results

Baxter won easily, clearing 1.85 metres and 1.90 metres. With no one else close, he attempted to break the world record, 1.97 metres at the time. He failed all three times he attempted it, but still took the gold medal.
PlaceAthleteHeight
11.90 m
21.78 m
31.75 m
41.70 m
41.70 m
41.70 m
71.60 m
81.50 m