About Jim Howard
Born 1959. Jim Howard is an American athletics competitor.
James Allen Howard (born September 11, 1959) is an American retired high jumper.
Biography Howard competed for the Texas A&M Aggies track and field team in the NCAA.
He finished second at the 1985 IAAF World Cup, tenth at the 1987 World Indoor Championships and at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He won the US national title in 1984.
His personal best jump is 2.36 metres, achieved in June 1987 in Rehlingen.
Howard finished second behind fellow American Leo Williams at the British 1983 AAA Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jim Howard?
athletics competitor
When was Jim Howard born?
Jim Howard was born on 11 September 1959.
What is Jim Howard's occupation?
Jim Howard is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Jim Howard?
Jim Howard is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Howard (high jumper)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Howard. https://biography.guide/jim-howard/
MLA: "Jim Howard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-howard/.
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