Charles Clinger

Charles M. Clinger[1] (born December 28, 1976, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming)[2] is a retired American high jumper.

Charles Clinger
Personal information
BornDecember 28, 1976 (1976-12-28) (age 46)
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, U.S.
OccupationAttorney
Height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Medal record
Men’s Athletics
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Winnipeg High Jump

He won the bronze medal at the 1999 Pan American Games.

His personal best jump is 2.35 meters (7 ft 9 in), achieved in May 2001 in Pocatello, Idaho.[3]

Personal life

Clinger graduated from Star Valley High School (Afton, Wyoming) in 1995. He attended Boise State University, leaving in 1996 for two years as an LDS Missionary in Brisbane, Australia. Clinger returned to the United States in 1998 and attended Weber State University, graduating in 2001.[2] He later graduated from the UC Davis School of Law and is currently an attorney in Star Valley, Wyoming.[4][1]

References

  1. "Charles M. Clinger - Lawyer Profile". Martindale.com. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
  2. "Charles Clinger". USA Track and Field. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
  3. World men's all-time best high jump (last updated 2001)
  4. Lobdell, Megan (October 10, 2013). "No. 40 Weber State's Charles Clinger". Big Sky's 50 Greatest Male Athletes. Big Sky Conference.


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