These are suggested heights that you should aim to clear to be among the elite high jumpers in your age group. If you clear heights that are much higher, then you will be seen as a better athlete.
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Suggested male high jump clearances.
| Age | Height (Metric) | Height (Feet) |
| 10 | 1.20m | 3.94 |
| 11 | 1.30m | 4.27 |
| 12 | 1.50m | 4.92 |
| 13 | 1.70m | 5.58 |
| 14 | 1.90m | 6.2 |
| 15 | 2.00m | 6.56 |
| 16 | 2.10m | 6.89 |
| 17 | 2.20m | 7.22 |
Suggested female high jump clearances.
| Age | Height (Metric) | Height (Feet) |
| 10 | 1.00m | 3.28 |
| 11 | 1.10m | 3.61 |
| 12 | 1.20m | 3.94 |
| 13 | 1.40m | 4.60 |
| 14 | 1.50m | 4.92 |
| 15 | 1.60m | 5.25 |
| 16 | 1.70m | 5.58 |
| 17 | 1.80m | 5.91 |
In the comments section, share your personal best, your age and your gender. Let us know if you have achieved any of these benchmarks, and if you have, also type ‘winners are grinners’ to show that you are in a winning position.
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