Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics – Men's high jump
The men's high jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Sunday 15 to Tuesday 17 August 1920. 22 high jumpers from nine nations competed.Records
These are the standing world and Olympic records prior to the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Richmond Landon set a new Olympic record with 1.936 metres.Results
The best six high jumpers qualified for the final.
| Place | Athlete | Qual. | Final |
| 1 | | 1.80 | 1.936 OR |
| 2 | | 1.80 | 1.90 |
| 3 | | 1.80 | 1.90 |
| 4 | | 1.80 | 1.85 |
| 5 | | 1.80 | 1.85 |
| 6 | | 1.80 | 1.85 |
| 7 | | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| 7 | | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| 9 | | 1.80 | 1.75 |
| 9 | | 1.80 | 1.75 |
| 9 | | 1.80 | 1.75 |
| 9 | | 1.80 | 1.75 |
| 13 | | 1.75 | — |
| 14 | | 1.70 | — |
| 14 | | 1.70 | — |
| 16 | | 1.65 | — |
| 16 | | 1.65 | — |
| 16 | | 1.65 | — |
| 16 | | 1.65 | — |
| 20 | | 1.60 | — |
| 21 | | NM | — |
| 21 | | NM | — |
Edward Besson