What height should you be jumping at different ages in high jump?

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 male high jump clearances.

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

Suggested female high jump clearances.

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