Ernest ("Ernie") Shelton (born October 28, 1932) was a male high jumper from the United States, who competed in the 1950s for his native country.
Shelton set his personal best in the men's high jump event (2.115 metres) on 1955-06-10 at a meet in Los Angeles. He failed to qualfy for the 1956 Summer Olympics, finishing in fifth place (2.04 metres) at the 1956 US Olympic Trials. Shelton also competed in the decathlon.
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US National Championships | Berkeley, California | 3rd | 1.93 m |
| 1953 | US National Championships | Dayton, Ohio | 2nd | 2.02 m |
| 1954 | US National Championships | St. Louis, Missouri | 1st | 2.07 m |
| 1955 | Pan American Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 1st | 2.01 m |
| US National Championships | Boulder, Colorado | 1st | 2.08 m | |
| 1956 | US National Championships | Bakersfield, California | 2nd | 2.04 m |
| 1957 | US National Championships | Dayton, Ohio | 2nd | 2.06 m |
| 1958 | US National Championships | Bakersfield, California | 6th | 1.98 m |
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