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Beloved Promise

Promise at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics
Personal information
Birth name	Brigetta LaShea Barrett
Nickname(s)	Bebe
Born	(1990-12-24) December 24, 1990 (age 34) Westchester County, New York, U.S.
Height	6 ft 0 in
Weight	140 lb
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Track and field
Event(s)	High Jump
Club	Arizona Wildcats
Turned pro	2012
Coached by	Sheldon Blockburger
Retired	2016
Medal record Women's athletics Representing the  United States Olympic Games Silver 2012 London High jump World Championships Gold 2013 Moscow High jump Universiade Gold 2011 Shenzhen High jump

Beloved Promise (born Brigetta LaShea Barrett on December 24, 1990) is a former high jumper from the United States. She is best known for winning a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. She also won a gold medal at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow. Promise first retired from the sport in 2016 but returned to compete in 2017. In 2024, she began using the name Beloved Promise.

Early Career Highlights

Promise showed great talent in high jump from a young age.

• In 2009, while still in high school, she won the Texas Class 5A State Championship. This was a big achievement for her.

College and First International Wins

Promise continued to excel in college.

• In 2011, she won the National Championships.
• She also won the World University Games in Shenzhen, China.
• At this event, she jumped 1.96 meters, which was her personal best at the time.
• Later that year, she competed in the World Championships in Daegu.
• She reached the final and finished 10th, jumping 1.93 meters.

Olympic and World Championship Success

The years 2012 and 2013 were very successful for Promise.

2012: Olympic Silver Medal

• In January 2012, Promise jumped 1.97 meters indoors.
• She qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics by finishing second at the US Olympic trials.
• At the Olympic Games in London, she jumped an amazing 2.03 meters.
• This was a new personal best for her.
• Her incredible jump earned her a silver medal at the Olympics.

2013: World Championship Gold

• Promise continued her winning streak in 2013.
• She won the NCAA Indoor Championships with a jump of 1.95 meters.
• She also won the 2013 NCAA Outdoor Championships.
• At the US Championships, she set a new personal best of 2.04 meters. This was the best jump in the world that year.
• Promise then won a gold medal at the World Championships in Moscow. She jumped 2.00 meters there.
• Her achievements made her a finalist for the prestigious Bowerman award in 2013.

Challenges and Return to Sport

Like many athletes, Promise faced challenges with injuries.

Injuries and Brief Retirement

• In June 2014, she jumped 6 feet 4.75 inches (1.95 meters) at Rice University.
• She placed third at the 2014 US Outdoor Championships.
• Due to ongoing injuries, she decided to miss the World Championships in Beijing.
• In January 2016, she returned to high jump, clearing 1.83 meters.
• At 25 years old, she decided to retire from the sport to focus on her own business.
• However, in April 2017, she changed her mind and competed again at the Drake Relays in Iowa.

Personal Life and Education

Promise has also achieved success outside of sports.

• She graduated from Duncanville High School in Texas in 2009.
• Her high jump skills earned her a scholarship to the University of Arizona.
• In May 2013, she graduated with honors from the university.
• She earned a bachelor's degree in theater arts.

Major Achievements

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing  United States
2011	World Championships	Daegu, South Korea	9th	High jump	1.93 m
	Universiade	Shenzhen, China	1st	High jump	1.96 m
2012	Olympic Games	London, England, United Kingdom	2nd	High jump	2.03 m
2013	World Championships	Moscow, Russia	1st	High jump	2.00 m

See also

In Spanish: Brigetta Barrett para niños