Danielle Frenkel
She broke the 1.90-meter barrier for Israeli women's high jump, setting a national standard that still stands.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Israeli high jumper·Birthday: September 8·Millennials
Biography
Danielle Frenkel cleared 1.90 meters in the high jump, rewriting Israel's national record and announcing her country's arrival in a discipline where it had no elite female history. Born in 1987, she built her career around a relentless pursuit of centimeters, grinding through European Championships and World Championships as a pioneer for Israeli women in track and field. Medals at the highest level proved elusive, but Frenkel showed what was possible. She inspired a generation to look up at the bar she set.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Danielle was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Danielle Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Danielle's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Set the Israeli national record in the women's high jump at 1.92 meters indoors.
- Became the first Israeli woman to clear 1.90 meters in the high jump.
- Represented Israel at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics in Daegu.
- Won multiple Israeli national championship titles.
Did You Know?
She was born in the Soviet Union (now Russia) and immigrated to Israel as a child.
Her indoor personal best of 1.92m is higher than her outdoor best.
She served in the Israel Defense Forces.
“Every centimeter I clear is a victory over my own limits.”
