Rick Noji

Rick Noji (born October 22, 1967, in Seattle) is an American retired high jumper.

Early life Born in Seattle in 1967, Noji is a third generation Japanese American. He graduated from Seattle's Franklin High School in 1985 and also attended the University of Washington.

Athletic career Standing at , Noji set a Washington state record of 7 feet 4 ½ inches in the high jump as a junior during the 1984 Metro League championships. As a senior, he won state titles in the high jump, long jump and 200 meters.

At the University of Washington, Noji was an All-American high-jumper and won a Pac-10 title in 1990. He finished third at the NCAA outdoor championships in 1990. He was inducted into the University of Washington's Husky Hall of Fame in 1999.