| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Citizenship |  United States |
| Born | (1995-08-01)August 1, 1995 (age 29) |
| Home town | Fontana, California |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Athletics/ Track and field |
| Event(s) | High jump 60 metres |
| University team | Long Island University Chaffey College |
| Turned pro | 2014 |
| Coached by | Sue Humphrey |
Medal record | |
Rachel McCoy (born August 1, 1995) is an American athlete who competes in thehigh jump.
McCoy equaled her lifetime best height of 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) at the USATF Throws Festival inTucson, Arizona in May 2021 and within a week had surpassed it and made the Olympic qualifying standard of 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) at the USATF Invitational event at thePrairie View A&M University on May 26, 2021.[1] In June 2021 she was ranked 19th in the world. She finished in a tie-breaker fourth place at theOlympic Trials, but by virtue of being one of only three Americans with the standard, was selected for the American team to compete at the delayed2020 Tokyo Olympics.[2][3][4]
McCoy had previously met the qualifying standard for the2016 Olympics[5] but finished 9th in the American 2016 Olympic Trials and was not selected.[6]
McCoy qualified forTeam USA for the 2nd time where she competed and placed 4th in the women's high jump at2016 NACAC U23 Championships in Athletics.[7]
McCoy won gold at the2023 Pan American Games inSantiago, Chile in November 2023.[8]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the United States | ||||||
| 2014 | 2014 World Junior Championships in Athletics | Eugene, Oregon | 4th | High jump. | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | |
| 2016 | 2016 NACAC U23 Championships in Athletics | San Salvador,El Salvador | 4th | High jump. | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |
| 2021 | Athletics at the 2020 Summer Olympics | Tokyo, Japan | T-25th | High jump | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | |
| 2022 | World Athletics Indoor Championships | Belgrade, Serbia | 12th | High jump. | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | |
| World Athletics Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 17th | High jump. | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| 2023 | Pan American Games | Santiago, Chile | 1st | High Jump. | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | |
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | USATF U20 Outdoor Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 5th | High Jump | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| 2015 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Boston, Massachusetts | 6th | High Jump | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 6th | High Jump | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | |
| 2016 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Portland, Oregon | 5th | High Jump | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| US Olympic Trials | Eugene, Oregon | 8th | High Jump | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | |
| 2020 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 5th | High Jump | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| 2021 | US Olympic Trials | Eugene, Oregon | 4th | High Jump | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| 2022 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Spokane, Washington | 4th | High Jump | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 3rd | High Jump | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | |
| 2023 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 5th | High Jump | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
McCoy started atLong Island University in 2013 where she signed aNational Letter of Intent to play basketball,[9][10] and transferred toChaffey College where she earnedAll-America honors after earning silver medal at 2014California Community College Athletic Association state track and field championships clearing high jump bar of 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) atMt. San Antonio College'sHilmer Lodge Stadium.[11] McCoy won the 2014 women's High Jump title at thePacific Coast Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships clearing a 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) bar.
McCoy jumped 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)San Diego State Aztecs Invitational which qualified for the 2014USATF U20 Outdoor Championships, where she madeTeam USA for the first time. McCoy placed 4th at2014 World Junior Championships in Athletics in theHigh jump.[12]
McCoy is a 2013 graduate ofA. B. Miller High School inFontana, California where she set Miller high school records in High Jump 1.8478 m (6 ft 0.75 in), and Long Jump 4.965 m (16 ft 3.5 in).[13] Rachel McCoy also ran 100 Meters 12.57, 200 Meters 25.96 as a sophomore.[14][15]
As a senior, McCoy won the girls high jump after she jumped 1.8478 m (6 ft 0.75 in) at the 2013CIF California State Meet.[16]
As a sophomore, McCoy won the girls high jump after she jumped 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) at the 2011CIF California State Meet.[17]
