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Raymond Higgs

b. 1991

Olympic long jumper

Athletics competitor Basketball player
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About Raymond Higgs

Born 1991. Raymond Higgs is an athletics competitor and basketball player.

Raymond "R.J" Higgs (born 24 January 1991) is a Bahamian long jumper. He competed in the long jump event at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Personal bests Event Result Venue DateOutdoor High jump 2.21 m Nassau, Bahamas 27 June 2008 Long jump 8.15 m (wind: +0.6 m/s) Athens, United States 14 May 2011 Triple jump 15.92 m (wind: +0.7 m/s) Fayetteville, United States 31 May 2014Indoor High jump 2.16 m Fayetteville, United States 4 March 2011 Long jump 7.99 m Fayetteville, United States 14 February 2014 Triple jump 15.41 m Fayetteville, United States 1 February 2014

Achievements

Higgs competed collegiately in the United States for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. In 2012, he won the long jump in the Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championships and finished third at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

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Important facts

Born
24 January 1991, Freeport
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor, basketball player
Nationality
The Bahamas
Education
University of Arkansas

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Raymond Higgs?

Olympic long jumper

When was Raymond Higgs born?

Raymond Higgs was born on 24 January 1991 in Freeport.

What is Raymond Higgs's occupation?

Raymond Higgs is an athletics competitor and basketball player.

What nationality is Raymond Higgs?

Raymond Higgs's recorded nationality: The Bahamas.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Raymond Higgs

· Wikidata: Q3420920

· DBpedia: Raymond Higgs

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