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Brittney Reese

Reese in 2013
Personal information
Born	(1986-09-09) September 9, 1986 (age 38) Inglewood, California, U.S.
Agent	Mark Pryor
Height	5 ft 8 in
Weight	140 lb
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Track and field
Event(s)	Long jump
College team	Ole Miss
Club	Nike
Turned pro	June 2008
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	Outdoor Long jump: 7.31 m (23 ft 11.67027559 in) (Eugene 2016) Indoor Long jump: 7.23 m (23 ft 8.52066930 in) AR (Istanbul 2012)
Medal record Event 1st 2nd 3rd Olympic Games 1 2 0 World Championships 4 0 0 World Indoor Championships 3 1 0 Total 8 3 0 Olympic Games Gold 2012 London Long jump Silver 2016 Rio de Janeiro Long jump Silver 2020 Tokyo Long jump World Championships Gold 2009 Berlin Long jump Gold 2011 Daegu Long jump Gold 2013 Moscow Long jump Gold 2017 London Long jump World Indoor Championships Gold 2010 Doha Long jump Gold 2012 Istanbul Long jump Gold 2016 Portland Long jump Silver 2018 Birmingham Long jump

Brittney Davon Reese (born September 9, 1986) is an amazing American athlete. She is a retired long jumper who achieved great success. Brittney won an Olympic gold medal and became a world champion seven times! She also holds the American record for the longest indoor long jump.

About Brittney Reese: Early Life & Education

Brittney was born in Inglewood, California. She grew up and went to Gulfport High School in Gulfport, Mississippi. While in high school, she became the state champion in both the long jump and the triple jump.

After high school, Brittney attended MGCCC and later the University of Mississippi. At MGCCC, she was also a member of the women's basketball team. Her achievements led to her being inducted into their sports Hall of Fame.

Since 2013, Brittney has shared her knowledge as an assistant track and field coach at San Diego Mesa College.

Brittney Reese's Amazing Long Jump Career

Brittney Reese was a top long jumper during her college years. She won the NCAA Outdoor Championship in long jump in both 2007 and 2008.

Becoming an Olympian: 2008 Beijing Games

In July 2008, Brittney set a new personal best in the long jump. She jumped 6.95 meters (22 feet, 9.75 inches) in Eugene, Oregon. This impressive jump helped her qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. At the Olympics, she had the best qualifying jump, but finished fifth in the final.

World Champion Titles: 2009-2017

Brittney continued to improve her skills. In May 2009, she jumped 7.06 meters, which was a new personal best. This jump made her one of the top long jumpers in American history.

At the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin, Brittney won her first long jump world title. She jumped 7.10 meters, beating the previous champion. She was one of the youngest champions ever in this event.

Brittney also excelled in indoor competitions. She won the gold medal at the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Doha. She successfully defended her outdoor world title at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics in Daegu, South Korea.

Setting Records and Olympic Gold: 2012

The year 2012 was very special for Brittney. At the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Istanbul, she won another gold medal. Her jump of 7.23 meters was the longest indoor jump since 1989. It also set a new American record! She was the first woman to win two World Indoor titles in a row for the long jump.

Later that year, Brittney achieved her biggest dream. She won the Olympic gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, with a jump of 7.12 meters.

Brittney continued her winning streak at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics in Moscow. She won her third straight outdoor world title with a jump of 7.01 meters. She won by a very small difference of just 2 centimeters! In 2017, she won her fourth outdoor world title in London.

Giving Back: Brittney Reese's Philanthropy

Brittney Reese is not just a great athlete; she also cares deeply about her community. She believes in giving back to the people who supported her.

Helping Her Community: Thanksgiving and Scholarships

In November 2011, Brittney donated 100 turkeys to homeless and religious groups in her hometown of Gulfport, Mississippi. She wanted to make Thanksgiving easier for families who needed help.

In October 2012, the Gulfport School District celebrated "Brittney Reese Day." On this day, Brittney created the B. Reese Scholarship. This scholarship is given every year to one male and one female student. It helps students who have been accepted to a two-year or four-year college.

In May 2013, the Reese Scholarship was also awarded in Baltimore County Public Schools. It helps students who participate in the Allied Sports Program. One special recipient in 2014 was Bailey Weinkam, a student born with hearing impairment. She attended Community College of Baltimore County.

Brittney Reese's Major Achievements

Brittney Reese has won many medals throughout her career. Here are some of her most important achievements:

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing the  United States
2007	World Championships	Osaka, Japan	8th	Long jump	6.60 m (21 ft 7.71751969 in)
2008	Olympic Games	Beijing, China	5th	Long jump	6.76 m (22 ft 2.01673229 in)
2009	World Championships	Berlin, Germany	1st	Long jump	7.10 m (23 ft 3.40255906 in)
2010	World Indoor Championships	Doha, Qatar	1st	Long jump	6.70 m (21 ft 11.65452756 in)
2011	World Championships	Daegu, South Korea	1st	Long jump	6.82 m (22 ft 4.37893701 in)
2012	World Indoor Championships	Istanbul, Turkey	1st	Long jump	7.23 m (23 ft 8.52066930 in)
	Olympic Games	London, United Kingdom	1st	Long jump	7.12 m (23 ft 4.18996063 in)
2013	World Championships	Moscow, Russia	1st	Long jump	7.01 m (22 ft 11.85925197 in)
2015	World Championships	Beijing, China	24th (q)	Long jump	6.39 m (20 ft 11.44980315 in)
2016	World Indoor Championships	Portland, United States	1st	Long jump	7.22 m (23 ft 8.12696851 in)
	Olympic Games	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	2nd	Long jump	7.15 m (23 ft 5.37106300 in)
2017	World Championships	London, United Kingdom	1st	Long jump	7.02 m (23 ft 0.25295276 in)
2018	World Indoor Championships	Birmingham, United Kingdom	2nd	Long jump	6.89 m (22 ft 7.13484252 in)
2019	World Championships	Doha, Qatar	13th (q)	Long jump	6.52 m (21 ft 4.56791339 in)
2021	Olympic Games	Tokyo, Japan	2nd	Long jump	6.97 m (22 ft 10.28444882 in)

Brittney Reese's Personal Best Jumps

Here are Brittney Reese's best recorded jumps:

• All information taken from IAAF profile.

See also

In Spanish: Brittney Reese para niños