Breyton Poole

Biography

Breyton Poole (born March 23, 2000) is a South African high jumper who defies athletic conventions with his 1.72-meter height.

At just 17 years old, he won the World U18 title in Nairobi in 2017 by clearing 2.24 meters, leaving the crowd astonished. His youth achievements also include bronze at the 2018 World U20 Championships and the 2019 African Games. His personal best stands at 2.25 meters.

Coached by Bennie Schlechder, Poole has developed a technique based on speed and explosiveness rather than height, drawing inspiration from Stefan Holm. Originally from Cape Town, he represents a source of inspiration for average-height athletes aspiring to compete at the highest level in high jump.

DisciplinePerformanceWind
High Jump2.25
Cape Town (RSA) 04 NOV 2017
High Jump2.25=
Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg (RSA) 19 APR 2024
World U20 Championships
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3°High Jump2.23
IAAF World U20 Championships 14 JUL 2018
World U18 Championships
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1°High Jump2.24
IAAF World U18 Championships 15 JUL 2017
African Championships
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4°High Jump2.10
African Athletics Championships 26 JUN 2024
All-African Games
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3°High Jump2.15
African Games 30 AUG 2019
African U20 Championships
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1°High Jump2.18
African U20 Championships 18 APR 2019
National Championships
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1°High Jump2.20
South African Championships 25 APR 2025

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