Glynis Penny

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Birth dateJan 28, 1951

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Glynis Penny is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on January 28, 1951. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 4:38.99 in the Mile, 9:06.1h in the 3000m, 2:36:21 in the Marathon, 55:04 in the 10MilesRoa and 1:28:40 in the 25Kilometr. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts

3000 m

9:06.1h

10 Miles Road

55:04

1989 season best

57:07

Feb 26, 1989

Age

75 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: 3000 m 9:06.1h, 10 Miles Road 55:04, 1989 season best 57:07 (Feb 26, 1989) · 75 years old

Personal bests

Mile

4:38.99

3000m

9:06.1HT

Marathon

2:36:21

10MilesRoa

55:04

25Kilometr

1:28:40

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1989	10MilesRoa	57:07	-	Feb 26, 1989	↓	-
1988	10MilesRoa	56:27	-	Jan 31, 1988	↓	-
1988	25Kilometr	1:29:02	-	Jan 17, 1988	↓	-
1988	Marathon	2:36:49	-	Apr 10, 1988	↑	-
1987	Marathon	2:38:23	-	May 10, 1987	↑	-
1986	25Kilometr	1:28:40	-	Jan 12, 1986	↓	-
1986	Marathon	2:38:47	-	Aug 1, 1986	↑	-
1983	10MilesRoa	55:04	-	Feb 27, 1983	↓	-
1983	Marathon	2:36:21	-	Apr 17, 1983	↑	-
1979	Mile	4:38.99	-	Jul 8, 1979	-	-
1979	CrossCount	18:24	-	Mar 25, 1979	↓	-
1978	3000m	9:06.1h	-	Jun 25, 1978	↑	-
1978	10MilesRoa	56:54	-	Dec 16, 1978	↓	-
1978	Marathon	2:53:35	-	Oct 22, 1978	↑	New York City Marathon
1977	3000m	9:09.6h	-	Aug 25, 1977	↑	-
1977	CrossCount	18:42	-	Mar 20, 1977	↓	-
1977	10MilesRoa	56:34	-	Dec 17, 1977	↓	-
1976	CrossCount	17:18	-	Feb 28, 1976	↓	-
1974	CrossCount	13:31.8	-	Mar 16, 1974	↓	-

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	57:07	-	Feb 26	Woking

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:36:49	-	Apr 10	Wien Marathon, Wien
10MilesRoa	56:27	-	Jan 31	Canterbury 10M, Canterbury
25Kilometr	1:29:02	-	Jan 17	25 km, Mitcham

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:38:23	-	May 10	London Marathon, London

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:38:47	-	Aug 1	Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh
Marathon	2:38:47	-	Apr 20	London
25Kilometr	1:28:40	-	Jan 12	25 km, Mitcham

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	DNS	-	Aug 7	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Marathon	2:36:21	-	Apr 17	London Marathon, London
10MilesRoa	55:04	-	Feb 27	Woking

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Mile	4:38.99	-	Jul 8	Gateshead
CrossCount	18:24	-	Mar 25	7th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Limerick

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	56:54	-	Dec 16	Hog's Back, Guildford
Marathon	2:53:35	-	Oct 22	New York City Marathon
3000m	9:08.9HT	-	Aug 29	Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
3000m	9:08.9HT	-	Aug 29	Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
3000m	9:06.4HT	-	Jul 16	Edinburgh NC, Edinburgh
3000m	9:08.2HT	-	Jul 2	London GBR-BUL, London
3000m	9:06.1HT	-	Jun 25	Strasbourg FRA-FRG, Strasbourg

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	56:34	-	Dec 17	Hog's Back, Guildford
3000m	9:09.6HT	-	Aug 25	Edinburgh GBR-URS, Edinburgh
CrossCount	18:42	-	Mar 20	5th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Düsseldorf

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	17:18	-	Feb 28	4th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Chepstow

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	13:31.8	-	Mar 16	2nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Monza

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Glynis Penny's 3000 m personal best?

Glynis Penny's 3000 m personal best is 9:06.1h, set on Jun 25, 1978 in Strasbourg (FRA).

Which events does Glynis Penny compete in?

Glynis Penny competes in the 3000 m and 10 Miles Road.

How did Glynis Penny perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 57:07, set on Feb 26, 1989.

Glynis Penny

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1989

1988

1987

1986

1983

1979

1978

1977

1976

1974

Honours

Frequently asked questions