At age five in the summer of 1980, Amy could be found at the track stadium competing in A.A.U. sprint races. 50 meter, 100 meter, and 200 meter races, which were specially organized for kids five and under, were her first introduction to sport.

As her track and field exploits diversified, Amy took up other events and was a quick study. In 1985 she set an A.A.U. national long jump record for age 10 and under with 14'1". From this breakthrough accomplishment, Amy's determination would only grow.

At Calallen Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, Amy would first be introduced to the high jump as a "filler" event to pick up extra points for the team. With exponential improvement, her 8th grade season would culminate in the amazing performance of 5'8-1/2". The mark set at age 13, would have been competitive at the high school state championships.

In addition to her early track and field success, Amy also excelled at basketball throughout her grade school years. In 1990, Amy's freshman year of high school, Head Coach Leta Andrews would lead her perennial state power club all the way to the state championship. Amy had the good fortune to witness this great victory firsthand, as a sideline contributor.

Amy continued to flourish under Leta Andrews' tutelage and support through high school athletics. Even without the technical instruction of a high jump coach, Amy would find an independent strength at this level. It was that same freshman year that would find Amy thrust upon the national scene with an incredible leap of 6'0".

For the duration of her high school campaign, Amy would methodically go about capturing each separate national high jump class record:

freshman (1990: 6'0")
sophomore (1991: Texas state record 6'2-1/4")
junior (1992: national record 6'3")
senior (1993: re-establishing her national mark at 6'4").

Amy's astonishing jump of 6'4" at age 17, incredibly defeated an international field. On a cold and rainy night in Innsbruck, Austria, she remarkably topped the three medalists from the then recent 1993 World Championships. This was in her final meet of high school eligibility.
For her efforts, she was named 1993's Gatorade Prep Track and Field Athlete of the Year, edging out the likes of Marion Jones. This prestigious honor, while also mamyging to stay focused academically and finish as her high school's Salutatorian.

After high school, Amy accepted a full athletic scholarship to UCLA. There, she had the great fortune to train under the elite mentorship of coaches Bob Kersee and Jeanette Bolden. Without even blinking it seemed Amy quickly became part of their circle of success.

At UCLA, she would earn a degree in Biology in four years, while also complementing her golden track and field resume. While a Bruin in 1995, Amy jumped 6'6" to establish a new collegiate record. This was on her way to 4 PAC-10, 3 NCAA Indoor, and 2 NCAA Outdoor titles.

Post-graduation, Amy remained in Los Angeles to train full-time. Being so close to the bright lights of Hollywood provided the opportunity to pursue part-time modeling. On select occasions she combined her eccentric flair for fashion with her athleticism by wearing non-traditional outfits while competing and attracting attention to a sport, which often times goes unnoticed.

The success Amy found on the track at UCLA, combined with her subsequent resiliency on the professional circuit, has now established her as one of the world's elite for more than a decade.

She has finished ranked #1 in the U.S. three times, and been ranked no lower than 3rd in the nation for each of the last ten years. Amy has been ranked in the yearly top 10 in the world on five occasions. Her honors include two Olympic games, in Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000.

Currently, she sets her sights high, on a third Olympic birth for Athens 2004. Her clearly-stated, lofty aspiration is to "become the first woman to clear 7'0" in the high jump". An American and World record would surely fall by along the path to such a breath-taking goal.

In 2001, Amy relocated back to her native Texas. She now calls Austin home. Born from her interest in combining all elements of physical and mental health, Amy has added the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, at the Academy of Oriental Medicine to her daily routine.

2005: USA Outdoor champion (1.90m/6-02.75)…8th at World Outdoors (1.89m/6-2.75)…5th at Nike Prefontaine Classic (1.79m/5-10.50).

2004: 4th at Olympic Games (1.99/6-6.25)…3rd at Olympic Trials (1.95m/6-4.75)…USA Indoor champion (1.93m/6-4)…1st at Munich (2.00m/6-6.75)…2nd at Berlin (2.00m/6-6.75)…3rd at London (1.97m/6-5.5)…3rd at Zurich (1.97m/6-5.5)…1st at Drake Relays (1.88m/6-2)…2nd at Mt. Sac Relays (1.92/6-3.5)…3rd at Home Depot (1.92m/6-3.5)…Tied for 1st at Millrose Games (1.92m/6-3.5)…ranked #5 in the world (#1 U.S.) by T&FN…best of 2.00m/6-6.75.

2003: USA Outdoor champ (1.95m/6-4.75)…runner-up at USA Indoors (1.94m/6-4.25)… 9th at World Outdoor Champs (1.90m/6-2.75)…10th at World Indoors (1.92m/6-3.50)…4th at Zurich (2.01m/6-7PR, U.S. Leader)…1st at Glasgow (1.98m/6-6)…1st at Millrose Games Indoors (1.95m/6-4.75)…2nd at Nike Prefontaine Classic Outdoor (1.95m/6-4.75)…tied for 1st at U.S. Oracle Open (1.97m/6-5.52nd at Golden Gala (1.97m/6-5.50)…5th at Rieti 2003 (1.92m/6-3.50)…ranked #10 in the world (#1 U.S.) by T&FN…best of 2.01m/6-7.

2002: Runner-up U.S. Indoors (1.90m/6-2.75)…won adidas Boston Indoor Games (1.90m/6-2.75)…won adidas Midwest Track Classic (1.92m/6-3.5)…2nd at Verizon Millrose Games (1.92/6-3.5)…3rd at U.S. Outdoors (1.90m/6-2.75)…3rd at Oracle U.S. Open (1.90m/6-2.75)…4th at Zagreb GP (1.93m/6-4)… 5th at Paris GL (1.93m/6-4)…7th at Lausanne GP (1.94m/6-4.25)…ranked #2 in U.S by T&FN…best of 1.95m/6-4.75.

2001: Won U.S. Outdoors (1.88/6-2)…won Prefontaine Classic (1.98/6-6), Peregrine Systems U.S. Open (1.94/6-4.25), Osaka GP (1.96m/6-5)…won U.S. Indoors (1.92m/6-03.50) and Millrose Games (1.96m/6-5)… 4th at World Indoors (1.96m.6-5)…10th at World Outdoors (1.90/6-2.75)… tied for 3rd at Goodwill Games (1.93m/6-4)…ranked #6 in world (#1 U.S.) by T&FN…best of 1.98m/6-6.

2000: 3rd at Olympic Trials (1.90m/6-2.75)...won jump-off against Tisha Waller at (1.91m/6-3.25)... finished 17th in qualifying at the Olympic Games (1.80m/5-10.75)...ranked #4 in U.S. by T&FN...best of 1.90m/6-2.75.

1999: 2nd at USA Indoors (6-4) and USA Outdoors (6-4)...9th at World Outdoor Champs (6-4)... Prefontaine Grand Prix Champion...ranked #2 in U.S. by T&FN... best of 6-4.75.

1998: 2nd at USA Outdoors (6-4.25)...tied for 2nd at Goodwill Games (6-4)...2nd in Edwardsville GP (6-4.25)...3rd at USA Indoors (6-2/75), ranked #5 in world (#2 U.S.) by T&FN. best of 6-4.25.
1997: Won titles at USA Outdoors (6-5), NCAA Indoors (6-3.25), World University Games (6-6) and Pac-10 Champs (6-2.75)...2nd at NCAA Outdoors (6-2.75)...tied for 14th in qualifying at World Champs (6-3.5)...ranked #5 in world (#1 U.S.) by T&FN...best of 6-6.75.

1996: 3rd at Olympic Trials (6-3.5)...tied for 20th in qualifying at Olympic Games (6-0.75)... 3rd at NCAA Indoors (6-0.75)...Won Pac-10 Champs (6-3.25) and NCAA Outdoors (6-4.25)...ranked #3 in U.S. by T&FN...best of 6-4.25.

1995: Won titles at USA Outdoors (6-4.75), NCAA Indoors (6-5.5 Championship record), Pac-10 Champs (6-6 CR) and NCAA Outdoors (6-5 Meet Record)... 2nd at Olympic Festival (6-3.25)... tied for 8th at World Champs (6-4)...8th at World University Games (5-10.75)...named national HS athlete of the year … ranked #10 in world (#1 U.S.) by T&FN...best of 6-6.

1994: Won titles at NCAA Indoors (6-3.25) and Pac-10 Champs (6-0.75) and USA Junior (5-8)... 2nd at NCAA Outdoors (6-2.25)...tied for bronze at World Juniors (6-2)...ranked #3 in U.S. by T&FN...best of 6-2.25.

1993: Won titles at Pan Am Juniors (6-0), U.S. Olympic Festival (6-0) National Scholastic Indoor Champs (5-10.75), Texas HS state meet, International Prep Invitational (6-1.5), National Scholastic Champs (6-2), USA Juniors (6-1.5). Also won at Innsbruck in August over elite international field with a High School Record 6-4, defeating the three medalists from the recent World Champs...High School Athlete of the Year...ranked #7 in U.S. by T&FN...best of 6-4.

1992: Won National Scholastic Indoor Champs (5-11)...won Texas HS state meet...no height in qualifying at Olympic Trials...3rd at National Scholastic Champs (5-10)...won USA Juniors (5-9.75)...9th at World Juniors (6-0.75)...best of 6-3.

1991: Won National Scholastic Champs (6-2)...won Texas HS state meet...3rd at USA Juniors (5-11.75) ...best of 6-2.25.

1990: Won Texas HS state meet ...best of 6-0. 1989: Best of 5-8.5.

1988: Best of 5-4