Women's high jump

The current women's high jump record is 6′ 10.7″, held by Yaroslava Mahuchikh, set on July 7, 2024. Last checked October 10, 2026.

6′ 10.7″

Yaroslava Mahuchikh

Paris, France, 2024

Put it in perspective

At 6′ 10.7″, that is 1 ft 2 in above the head of an average adult man.

5′ 9″Average adult man

6′ 8″Standard US door

6′ 10.7″Yaroslava Mahuchikh

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