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Vashti Cunningham
American high jumper / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vashti Cunningham (born January 18, 1998) is an American track and field athlete specializing in the high jump. She is the daughter of retired National Football League (NFL) quarterback Randall Cunningham, niece of retired NFL fullback Sam Cunningham, and the younger sister of Randall Cunningham II. Her mother is Felicity de Jager Cunningham, a former ballerina with the Dance Theatre of Harlem.[3] Vashti, like her brother two years ahead of her in school, jumped for Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada until March 2016 when she signed with Nike. She announced at that time she intended to continue her education at a university while competing as a professional athlete.[4]
![]() Cunningham at the 2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | |
Personal information | |
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Born | (1998-01-18) January 18, 1998 (age 26) Las Vegas, Nevada[1] |
Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in)[2] |
Weight | 55 kg (121 lb)[2] |
Sport | |
Sport | Track and field |
Event | High jump |
Club | Nike |
Turned pro | 2016 |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best(s) | High jump outdoor: 2.02 m (6 ft 7+1⁄2 in) (Chula Vista 2021) High jump indoor: 2.00 m (6 ft 6+1⁄2 in) (Fayetteville 2021) |
Medal record |