Standing high jump the world record. The Norwegian record is 1.82 by Sturle Kalstad in 1983. Standing high jump The standing high jump is an athletics event that was featured in the Olympics from 1900 to 1912. It is performed in the same way as high jump, with the difference being that the athlete has no run-up and must stand still and jump with both feet together. Ray Ewry was the best of the Olympic era, setting world records for the standing high jump (1.65 m on July 16, 1900). He was also highly successful in the standing long jump and the standing
Cook Islands at the 2012 Summer Olympics at an Olympic event. Slalom and sprint canoeing was the nation's only sport to debut at these Olympic games. Laser Radial sailor Helema Williams was the nation's flag bearer at the opening ceremony. Cook Islands, however, has yet to win an Olympic medal. The Cook Islands have qualified boats for the following events. Cook Islands has qualified 1 boat for each of the following events The Cook Islands has gained two "Universality places" from the FINA. Cook Islands at the 2012 Summer Olympics Cook Islands, represented by eight athletes, competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London from 27 July