Jamie Nieto

James Earl Jamie Nieto (born November 2, 1976 in Seattle, Washington) is an American high jumper.His personal best jump is 2.34 (7 8), achieved at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. He was the 2004 USA Olympic Trials Champion with a jump of 2.33 meters (7 7.5) as well as the 2003 USA Outdoor Champion with a jump of 2.30 meters (7 6.5).Nieto attended Eastern Michigan University, Sacramento City College, and Valley High School.Nieto suffered serious injury resulting in paralysis while doing a back flip in April, 2016.

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