JN
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Athletics competitor
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Male
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Birth:
2 November 1976(Seattle, USA)
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Education:
Eastern Michigan University
The details
Biography
Introduction
James Earl "Jamie" Nieto (born November 2, 1976 in Seattle, Washington) is an American high jumper.
His personal best jump is 2.34 (7' 8"), achieved at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.He was the 2004 USA Olympic Trials Champion with a jump of 2.33 meters (7' 7.5") as well as the 2003 USA Outdoor Champion with a jump of 2.30 meters (7' 6.5").
Nieto attended Eastern Michigan University, Sacramento City College, and Valley High School.
Nieto suffered serious injury resulting in paralysis while doing a back flip in April, 2016.
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Pan American Games | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 2nd | |
| World Championships | Paris, France | 7th | ||
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 3rd | ||
| 2004 | World Indoor Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 9th | |
| Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 4th | 2.34 m PB | |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 4th | ||
| 2007 | Pan American Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 7th | |
| 2011 | Pan American Games | Guadalajara, Mexico | 6th | |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, England | 6th |