Jim Dilling

American high jumper

Jim Dilling (born April 23, 1985) is a former American high jumper who was the 2007 USA Outdoor champion. Dilling stands 6'5" and weighs 195 lbs. His personal best (2.30 m) was attained during the 2007 season. Dilling currently resides in Mankato, Minnesota, and when training was coached by Cliff Rovelto and represented by agent Ray Flynn. He currently[when?] is the head track and field coach for Minnesota State University, Mankato after the retirement of long time coach Mark Schuck.

Education and career

In 2003, Dilling graduated from Fond du Lac High School in Wisconsin. Dilling then attended Minnesota State University, Mankato where he captured 4 Division II National Championships. He is a 2-time NCAA Division II Indoor champion (2006, 2007), 2-time NCAA Division II Outdoor champion (2005, 2007) and 5-time NCAA Division II All-American. He is the 2007 US National High Jump Champion.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Patrick Reusse."Dilling raises the bar on expectations after winning a national title Archived 2011-06-07 at the Wayback Machine", Minneapolis Star-Tribune June 26, 2007. http://www.startribune.com/sports/11711411.html
  2. ^ "Jim Dilling's high-jump gamble results in national championship — Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) – 2007-06-26".
  • Jim Dilling profile at USATF

External links

  • Jim Dilling.com[permanent dead link]
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US National Championship winners in men's high jump
1876–1878
New York Athletic Club
  • 1876-8: Edwards Ficken
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  • 1879: William Wunder
  • 1880: Alfred Carroll
  • 1881: C.W. Durand
  • 1882: Alfred Carroll
  • 1883: Malcolm Ford
  • 1884: J.T. Rinehart
  • 1885–87: William Page
  • 1888Note 1: Tim O'Connor
1888–1979
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The Athletics Congress
1993-onwards
USA Track & Field
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  • OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932 and since 1992, championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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