Vashti Cunningham, an American high jumper, has not yet won an Olympic medal as of 2024. However, she has won medals in other competitions, including gold at the 2016 World Indoor Championships, silver at the 2018 World Indoor Championships, and bronze at the 2019 World Championships.
Born on January 18, 1998, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Cunningham comes from a family with a strong athletic background. Her father, Randall Cunningham, is a former NFL quarterback. Vashti made her Olympic debut at the 2016 Rio Games, finishing 13th, and improved to 6th place at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Standing at 6'1" (186 cm), Cunningham turned professional in 2016 when she signed with Nike. She holds the World Junior Record with a jump of 1.99 meters (6 ft 6+1⁄4 in) set in 2016. Her personal best in outdoor high jump is 2.02 meters (6 ft 7+1⁄2 in), achieved in 2021.
Vashti Cunningham’s Olympic Medals Wins
As of 2024, Vashti Cunningham has not won any Olympic medals. She has participated in two Olympic Games.
Vashti Cunningham’s Medals Breakdown
Olympic Games
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics: 13th place (High Jump - Women)
2020 Tokyo Olympics: 6th place (High Jump - Women)
World Championships
| Event Name | Medals | Year |
| World Indoor Championships | Gold | 2016 |
| World Indoor Championships | Silver | 2018 |
| World Championships | Bronze | 2019 |
Vashti Cunningham’s Olympic Appearances
Cunningham has represented the United States in two Olympic Games:
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics: At just 18 years old, Cunningham became the youngest U.S. track and field athlete to qualify for the Olympic Games since 1980. She finished 13th in the women's high jump event with a jump of 1.88 meters.
2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic): Cunningham improved her performance, finishing 6th in the women's high jump event with a jump of 1.96 meters.
Vashti Cunningham’s Records & Achievements
World Junior Record: On March 12, 2016, Cunningham jumped 1.99 meters (6 ft 6+1⁄4 in) at the 2016 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Portland, Oregon.
National High School Record: On April 18, 2015, at the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, California, Cunningham jumped 1.94 meters (6 ft 4+1⁄4 in).
Pan American Junior Championships Record: In 2015, Cunningham jumped 1.96 meters (6 ft 5 in), which also equaled the World Youth Best at the time.
Multiple USA Track and Field Championships: Cunningham has won a considerable amount of national titles, including 13 U.S. high jump titles as of July 7, 2023.
Vashti Cunningham's Olympic Journey
Vashti Cunningham's Olympic journey began in 2016 when she qualified for the Rio de Janeiro Games at the age of 18. Her debut Olympic performance saw her finish 13th.
Four years later, Cunningham returned to the Olympics in Tokyo. She secured a 6th-place finish in 2021.
She also won a gold medal at the 2016 World Indoor Championships, silver at the 2018 World Indoor Championships, and bronze at the 2019 World Championships.
How many total medals does Vashti Cunningham have?
World Championships: 1 Bronze (2019)
World Indoor Championships: 1 Gold (2016), 1 Silver (2018)
Pan American Junior Championships: 1 Gold (2015)
In total, Vashti Cunningham has won 4 medals in major international competitions as of 2024.
FAQ's On Vashti Cunningham Win a Medal
A. While Vashti Cunningham hasn't won an Olympic medal yet, she has won medals in other major competitions. She won bronze at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, silver at the 2018 World Indoor Championships, and gold at the 2016 World Indoor Championships.
A. Vashti Cunningham weighs 55 kg (121 lbs).
A. Vashti Cunningham is coached by her father, Randall Cunningham, who was an NFL quarterback before.
