James Allen Howard (born September 11, 1959) is an American retired high jumper. He finished second at the 1985 IAAF World Cup, tenth at the 1987 World Indoor Championships and at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He won the US national title in 1984. His personal best jump is 2.36 metres, achieved in June 1987 in Rehlingen. References 1959 births Living people American male high jumpers Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics Olympic track and field athletes of the United States