Bryan McBride facts for kids
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| Born | December 10, 1991 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | |||||||
| Weight | 188 pounds (85 kg) | |||||||
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| Country |  United States |
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| Sport | Track and field | |||||||
| Event(s) | High jump | |||||||
| College team | Arizona State Sun Devils | |||||||
| Turned pro | 2015 | |||||||
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| World finals | 2017 | |||||||
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Bryan McBride, born on December 10, 1991, in Long Beach, California, is an American athlete. He is best known for his amazing skills in the high jump, where he tries to jump over a high bar. Since 2016, Bryan has also coached other young athletes. He teaches them how to do the long jump, triple jump, and high jump at Cuyamaca College.
In 2017, Bryan became the National Champion in high jump! He jumped an incredible 2.30 m (7 ft 6.42618111 in), which was his personal best. After winning, he was so excited that he ran across the field. This moment was even shown on TV! He also placed second at the Indoor Championships in 2016.
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Bryan McBride's Professional Career
Bryan McBride has competed in many big events as a professional athlete. In 2017, he competed in the World Championships. He jumped 2.25 m (7 ft 4.45767717 in) and finished in 8th place.
National Championships Highlights
Bryan has done very well in the USA National Championships. Here are some of his top results:
- In 2017, he won the Outdoor National Championship in Sacramento, California. He jumped 2.30 m (7 ft 6.42618111 in).
- In 2016, he was the runner-up at the Indoor National Championships in Portland, Oregon. He jumped 2.26 m (7 ft 4.85137796 in).
- In 2014, he placed 4th at the Outdoor National Championships in Sacramento, California. He jumped 2.28 m (7 ft 5.63877953 in).
College Years at Arizona State
Before becoming a professional, Bryan McBride was a star athlete at Arizona State University. He was the 2014 NCAA Outdoor High Jump Champion. The NCAA Championships are a very big deal for college athletes.
Amazing Achievements in College
Bryan earned 8 All-America honors during his college career. This means he was recognized as one of the best college athletes in the country. He also won several championships:
- In 2015, he was the Pac-12 High Jump Champion.
- In 2015, he was the MPSF High Jump Champion.
- In 2015, he was also the MPSF Long Jump Champion.
Bryan set a new school record at Arizona State by jumping 2.30 m (7 ft 6.42618111 in). This broke a record that had stood for 38 years! He became the NCAA Champion in 2014.
Overcoming Challenges
In 2013, Bryan had a tough year. He couldn't compete because of a stress fracture in his left ankle. But he worked hard to recover and came back even stronger. Besides high jump, Bryan is also good at the long jump. He once jumped 7.79 m (25 ft 6.56791339 in) indoors while at Arizona State.
High School Athletics
Before college, Bryan McBride went to Sandra Day O'Connor High School. There, he was already a very talented high jumper, clearing 2.14 m (7 ft 0.12696851 in).
Bryan won two state titles in high school:
- In 2010, he won the Arizona Interscholastic Association High Jump 5A Division 2 state title. He jumped 2.085 m (6 ft 9.96161418 in).
- In 2009, he won the AIA 4A Division 1 state title. He jumped 2.035 m (6 ft 7.99311024 in) at Mesa Community College.
Bryan grew up in Peoria, Arizona. When he was younger, he also played as an Outfielder in baseball.
