Brigetta Barrett
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Brigetta Barrett at 2013 World Championships in Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | December 24, 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 140 lb (64 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Track and field | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | High Jump | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Brigetta Barrett (born in Westchester, New York on December 24, 1990) is a high jumper from the United States. Her biggest success is winning the silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Early career
As a high schooler in 2009, Barrett won the Texas class 5A state championship in the girls high jump.[1] In 2011 Barrett won the national Championships and World University Games in Shenzen, China, jumping 1.96m, a personal best. In 2011, she also participated in the Athletics World Championships in Daegu, South Korea where she qualified for the finals.
2012
During the indoors season Barrett achieved 1.97m in January. She qualified at the US Olympic trials by clearing 2.01m only surpassed by Chaunté Lowe. At the Olympic Games in London however she jumped higher than Lowe and became silver medalist, by jumping 2.03m, a new personal best.
2013
Barrett earned 2013 World Outdoor silver medalist (2.00m/6-6.75). Barrett won 2013 NCAA Indoor Championship - indoor (1.95m/6-4.75). Barrett won 2013 NCAA Outdoor Championship (1.95m/6-4.75). Barrett was a finalist for the 2013 The Bowerman award.
2014
Brigetta Barrett who hails from Duncanville, TX jumped 6 ft 4.75 in (1.95 m) Friday, June 6, 2014 7:00pm at Rice University Track Stadium.[2] Barrett placed third in the high jump in 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) at 2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Sacramento, California.
Personal
Barrett graduated from Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas (2009). Her high jump results earned her a scholarship at the University of Arizona[3] where she graduated cum laude in May 2013, earning a bachelor's degree in theater arts.[4]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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| 2011 | World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 10th | High jump | 1.93 m |
| Universiade | Shenzhen, China | 1st | High jump | 1.96 m | |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 2nd | High jump | 2.03 m |
| 2013 | World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 2nd | High jump | 2.00 m |
References
External links
- IAAF profile for Brigetta Barrett
- USATF profile for Brigetta Barrett
- Brigetta Barrett – University of Arizona athlete profile
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Preceded by Anna Chicherova |
Women's High Jump Best Year Performance 2013 |
Succeeded by Maria Kuchina Anna Chicherova Ruth Beitia |
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