Lowe is an American record holder for women’s high jump (indoor and outdoor), a 4-time Olympian (she took bronze in 2008), a 3-time World Championship medalist, and 12-time US National Champion. But one of her biggest challenges came in 2019, when she was diagnosed with triple-negative invasive ductal carcinoma, a very aggressive form of breast cancer. Not only was the mother of three scared about what this meant for her health and family, but the diagnosis also threatened her goal of competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Unfortunately, in April, Lowe and her entire family contracted COVID. Lingering effects took her out of qualifying competitions, including the the Olympic trials in Oregon at the end of June; she did not make Team USA and a fifth Olympic games.
She underwent a double mastectomy and chemotherapy to treat the disease. She was awarded the NCAA Inspiration Award in 2021 for continuing to share her story in order to raise awareness and provide hope for others.
| Chaunté Lowe Bio | |
|---|---|
| Name | Chaunté Lowe |
| Birth name | Chaunté Howard |
| Date of Birth | January 12, 1984 |
| Place of Birth | California |
| Country | United States |
| Occupation | High Jumper |
| Height | 1.76 m |
| Weight | 59 kg |
| Education | Georgia Institute of Technology, John W North High School |
| Spouse | Married to Mario Lowe, a triple jumper. |
| Children | 1 child |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | High jump, long jump |
| College team | Georgia Tech |
| Club | Nike |
| Coached by | Mario Lowe |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | High jump: 2.05 m (Des Moines, 2010) |
| High jump (indoor): 2.02 m (Albuquerque, 2012) | |
| Olympic Experience | Four-time Olympian (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016) |
| Rio 2016 Olympic Games, 4th | |
| London 2012 Olympic Games, 6th | |
| Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, 6th | |
| Athens 2004 Olympic Games, T-28th in qualification round | |
| World Championship Experience | Most recent: 2012 – gold |
| Years of participation: Outdoor – 2005; Indoor – 2010, 2012 | |
| Medals: 3 (1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) | |
| Gold – 2012 | |
| Silver – 2005 | |
| Bronze – 2010 |
