Andra Manson facts for kids
Andra Kareem Manson (born April 30, 1984) is a talented high jumper from the United States. He is known for his amazing ability to jump very high! His best outdoor jump was 2.35 meters (about 7 feet, 8.5 inches), which he achieved in April 2009 in Austin. He also had a great indoor jump of 2.33 meters (about 7 feet, 7.7 inches) in February 2007.
Early Life and High School Success
Andra Manson grew up in Brenham, Texas. He went to Brenham High School and graduated in 2002. While in high school, he was excellent at both basketball and track. He even set a new record for high school high jumpers in the U.S. by clearing 7 feet, 7 inches on July 18, 2002. Because of his amazing skills, Track and Field News magazine named him their "High School Athlete of the Year" in 2002. After high school, Manson continued his sports career at the University of Texas.
Major Achievements
Andra Manson has achieved several important things in his high jumping career:
- In 2002, he won first place at the World Junior Championships in Kingston, Jamaica. He jumped 2.31 meters (about 7 feet, 7 inches) to earn the gold medal.
- In 2008, he competed in the World Indoor Championships in Valencia, Spain. He won the bronze medal, finishing in third place with a jump of 2.30 meters (about 7 feet, 6.5 inches).
- He also represented the United States at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
See also
In Spanish: Andra Manson para niños
