Tanya Hughes
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Tanya Yvette•Hughes (-Jones) |
| Used name | Tanya•Hughes |
| Born | 25 January 1972 in Baltimore, Maryland (USA) |
| Measurements | 184 cm / 59 kg |
| Affiliations | Nike Coast Track Club, (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Tanya Hughes was a high jumper who finished tied for 11th at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. She was a three-time USA junior indoor champion (1989-91) and then won the USA outdoor title in 1992 and 1992. Hughes attended the University of Arizona, winning the NCAA title indoor in 1991 and outdoors in 1991-93. In 1993 Hughes won the high jump at the World University Games. She also competed at the World Championships in 1993, finishing seventh. In 1994 Hughes was announced as the NCAA Woman of the Year, an award recognizing excellence in athletics, academics, and community leadership..
Personal Best: HJ – 1.97 (1992).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Tanya Hughes | |||
| High Jump, Women (Olympic) | =11 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Universiade (1–0–0 1993 Buffalo ATH gold: high jump)