Chaunte Lowe

Chaunte Lowe has transitioned from a decorated Olympic high jumper to a motivational speaker and advocate for breast cancer awareness, sharing her journey of perseverance. After securing a high jump bronze medal at the 2003 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships, Chaunte Lowe made her first Olympic appearance in 2004, marking the beginning of a distinguished career as a decorated high jumper. Her early prowess was evident during her high school career at John W. North, where she was a two-time National Scholastic Indoor Championships winner.

She also clinched the 2001 CIF California State Meet in high jump and, in 2002, placed second in high jump, long jump, and triple jump, contributing to her team’s state championship. Lowe consistently demonstrated her athletic excellence, representing the United States in four Olympic Games (2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016). A significant milestone occurred in 2016 when she was retroactively awarded the bronze medal for the 2008 Beijing Olympics high jump event, following disqualifications due to doping violations. She holds American records in the women’s high jump with an outdoor clearance of 2.05m achieved in 2010 and an indoor record of 2.02m set in 2012.

In 2019, Lowe transitioned her focus to advocacy after being diagnosed with triple-negative invasive ductal carcinoma. Despite undergoing a double mastectomy and chemotherapy, she continued to train, aiming for a fifth Olympic appearance, and powerfully utilized her platform to champion early detection and breast cancer awareness. Today, Lowe is a sought-after motivational speaker and a leading advocate for breast cancer awareness, sharing her compelling journey of perseverance.