1996 World Junior Championships in Athletics – Women's high jump
Rank Name Nationality Result
1 Yuliya Lyakhova Russia 1.93
2 Dóra Győrffy Hungary 1.91
3 Svetlana Lapina Russia 1.91
4 Erin Aldrich United States 1.88
5 Emelie Färdigh Sweden 1.88
6 Hestrie Storbeck South Africa 1.85
6 Vita Palamar Ukraine 1.85
8 Katja Vainikainen Finland 1.80
8 Michelle Dunkley United Kingdom 1.80
10 Petra Lašková Czech Republic 1.80
11 Lisa Bruty Australia 1.75
11 Linda Horvath Austria 1.75
Results -- Final
25 August
The women's high jump event at the 1996 World Junior Championships in Athletics was held in Sydney, Australia, at International Athletic Centre on 23 and 25 August.