Jeff Skiba

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Jeffrey Skiba (born April 28, 1984 ) is an American athlete .

life and career

Due to a missing fibula , Skiba was amputated the left lower leg below the knee at the age of 10 months.

He started athletics in high school at the age of 11 . There he was able to finish the competitions successfully, especially in the high jump. Supported by a high-quality prosthetic foot , he jumped 1.88 meters early on.

With an unofficial jump of 2.15 meters, Jeff Skiba currently holds the high jump world record in the F44 category . In addition to his specialty high jump, Skiba is also active in the disciplines of 100 meters , 200 meters , long jump and pentathlon .

In 2007, Jeff Skiba was the only "amputee" athlete to date to take part in the US national athletics championships. He currently lives and trains in Chula Vista , California .

Successes (excerpt)

World record

2008 Beijing Paralympics

  • High jump - 2.11 meters - gold medal
  • Pentathlon - 4724 points - silver medal
  • Javelin throw - 51.46 meters - 5th place
  • Discus throw - 48.72 meters - 6th place
  • Long jump - 5.83 meters - 9th place

Paralympics 2004 Athens

  • High jump - 1.97 meters - silver medal
  • Discus throw - 45.24 meters - 4th place
  • Javelin throw - 46.44 meters - 8th place

Others

In the horror film Blood Moon Rising (2009) Jeff Skiba played a supporting role as a zombie.

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personal data
SURNAME Skiba, Jeff
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Skiba, Jeffrey
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American athlete
DATE OF BIRTH April 28, 1984