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Jamie Earl "James" Nieto (born November 2, 1976) is an American high jumper and actor. [1] [2] [3] His personal best jump is 2.34 metres (92 in), achieved at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. He was the 2004 and 2012 USA Olympic Trials Champion as well as the 2003 USA Outdoor Champion with a jump of 2.30 metres (91 in).
Apr 28, 2016 · Nieto, a retired 2004 and 2012 Olympic high jumper known for backflip celebrations, hit his head attempting a backflip while coaching Friday and underwent spine surgery. “I slipped doing a flip,” he said. “My disc in my neck slipped and hit the nerve and paralyzed me.
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Apr 30, 2016 · Two-time Olympic high jumper Jamie Nieto was recovering after a freak accident that left him paralyzed. He talked about the accident in an emotional video recorded from his hospital bed.
12K Followers, 858 Following, 680 Posts - Jamie Nieto, OLY (@jamienieto) on Instagram: "🏅2xOlympian 04' & 12' (High Jump) 🎬Actor 💻Writer 🎥Producer (Raising The Bar Ent.)"
Jamie Nieto. Actor: The Encounter. Jamie Nieto was born in Seattle, Washington. Nieto was raised as an only child in a single parent home in Sacramento, California. Nieto is an Actor, 2-time Olympian, and former professional Track and Field Athlete. Nieto is a 2-time Olympic finalist and was ranked in the top 10 in the world on more than one ...
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Jul 28, 2018 · Jamie Nieto was an Olympic high jumper who was paralyzed by a freak injury, but now he's on an amazing journey. The images of Nieto soaring through the air are unforgettable... competing and winning Olympic competitions.
Honours Summary. 2 x In Top 8 at Olympic Games. 1 x In Top 8 at World Championships. 1 x Pan American Games Silver medallist. 1 x World Athletics Final Bronze medallist. More Honours. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests. Results.
