Jean-Claude Rabbath

Lebanon's only Asian Games champion, two-time Olympian. 

Rabbath, also was high-class basketball player, secured the gold medal in Asian Games 2006 after a tight competition where he made a historic first for his native. As a national record holder, he contested Sydney and Athens Olympics, but not qualify for final.

Rabbath claimed four gold medals at Arab Championships to became the most victorious high jumper of the event. He also had Asian Champs medals both indoor and outdoor. 

Broke national records several times until 2.27 metres, achieved in Beirut in 2004, still standing as national record.

PERSONAL BESTS:
High jump: 2.27m (Beirut 2004)
High jump indoor: 2.24m (Weinheim 2007)

TRIVIA
♦ Clubs: Champville SC, Antonins (Athletics), Sagesse (Basketball)
♦ Graduated from Mid East University in Beirut and Uni of Antonins.
♦ Worked in UAE and United States.