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For years, there seems to be a constant and endless argument over which is the highest vertical jump in the world? Who has the highest vertical jump? Who is able to jump the highest? Very different statements are made in different forums, and the people are telling very different legends. Still, in the contemporary world, finding it out should not be a difficult task. There are photo cameras and video cameras! Image credit: thefootballeducator.com It would be most correct, to bring out athletes whose vertical jump has been recorded and is known to all. The legend himself, one of the best basketball players of all times, Michael Jordan, had in the best days of his career a vertical jump of about 41-43“, which is more or less the same as the current hottest name Lebron James. It is said, that James is able to jump an inch or two higher. Also it is said, that the vertical jump of one of the winners of the NBA slam dunk contest, Vince Carter, is about 43“ high. While above we brought out all famous basketball names, then it sure that basketball players are certainly not the athletes who jump the highest. Also … Continue reading →