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Jacqueline Gareau

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Jacqueline Gareau

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Birth dateMar 10, 1953
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Jacqueline Gareau is a Canada long-distance runner, born on March 10, 1953. She competes primarily in the Marathon, 15Kilometr and 10Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 2:29:28 in the Marathon, 50:10 in the 15Kilometr, 33:58 in the 10Kilometr, 53:56 in the 10MilesRoa and 1:09:59 in the 20Kilometr. She has earned 1 gold and 3 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Canada.

Key facts
Marathon
2:29:28
10 Miles Road
53:56
1995 season best
56:44
Feb 18, 1995
1995 season best
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:29:28, 10 Miles Road 53:56, 1995 season best 56:44 (Feb 18, 1995) · 73 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1995
15Kilometr
56:44-Feb 18, 1995
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1993
15Kilometr
54:58-Mar 7, 1993
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1993
10MilesRoa
1:00:35-Aug 28, 1993
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1991
15Kilometr
55:27-Oct 6, 1991
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1989
15Kilometr
52:48-Jul 9, 1989
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1989
20Kilometr
1:11:19-Oct 15, 1989
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1988
10MilesRoa
56:56-Sep 24, 1988
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1988
Marathon
2:36:04-Apr 17, 1988
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1987
20Kilometr
1:12:09-Jun 14, 1987
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1987
Marathon
2:32:52-Sep 27, 1987
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1986
20Kilometr
1:10:24-Jun 8, 1986
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1985
15Kilometr
50:10-Feb 9, 1985
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1985
10MilesRoa
53:56-Mar 31, 1985
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1985
Marathon
2:29:32-Jan 6, 1985
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1984
15Kilometr
51:02-Jun 24, 1984
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1984
10MilesRoa
54:22-Sep 29, 1984
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1984
Marathon
2:31:57-Feb 19, 1984
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1983
10Kilometr
33:58-Dec 4, 1983--
1983
15Kilometr
51:04-Mar 12, 1983
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1983
10MilesRoa
54:22-Mar 27, 1983
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1983
Marathon
2:29:28-Apr 18, 1983
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1982
15Kilometr
52:30-Mar 13, 1982
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1982
Marathon
2:36:10-Apr 19, 1982
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1981
15Kilometr
51:38-Mar 14, 1981
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1981
Marathon
2:31:27-Apr 20, 1981
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1980
15Kilometr
51:15-Jun 29, 1980
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1980
10MilesRoa
55:41-Sep 27, 1980
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1980
Marathon
2:31:42-Sep 6, 1980
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1979
20Kilometr
1:09:59-Sep 30, 1979
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1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
56:44-Feb 18Gasparilla Distance Classic Run, Tampa, FL

1993

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
1:00:35-Aug 28Flint, MI
15Kilometr
54:58-Mar 7River Run, Jacksonville, FL

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
56:11-Nov 215 km, Tulsa, OK
15Kilometr
55:27-Oct 6Sun Classic, El Paso, TX

1989

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:11:19-Oct 1520 km, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
15Kilometr
52:48-Jul 9Boilermaker, Utica, NY
20Kilometr
1:12:25-Jun 11Maski-Courons, Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
56:56-Sep 24Virginia, Lynchburg, VA
Marathon
2:36:04-Apr 17London Marathon, London

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:52-Sep 27Montreal, Montréal
20Kilometr
1:12:09-Jun 14Maski Courons, Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:10:24-Jun 8Maski-Courons, Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon

1985

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:38:31-Oct 27New York Marathon, New York, NY
15Kilometr
50:11-Jun 30Portland, OR
Marathon
2:37:29-May 5Pittsburgh Marathon, Pittsburgh, PA
10MilesRoa
53:56-Mar 31Washington, DC
15Kilometr
50:29-Mar 9River Run, Jacksonville, FL
15Kilometr
50:10-Feb 9Tampa, FL
Marathon
2:29:32-Jan 6Houston Marathon, Houston, TX

1984

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:33-Oct 21Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
10MilesRoa
54:22-Sep 29Virginia, Lynchburg, VA
15Kilometr
51:02-Jun 24Cascade Run Off, Portland, OR
Marathon
2:31:57-Feb 19Los Angeles, CA

1983

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:58-Dec 4IAAF Women's World Road Championships, San Diego, CA
Marathon
2:31:36-Oct 16Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
10MilesRoa
54:41-Sep 24Virginia, Lynchburg, VA
Marathon
2:32:35-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
15Kilometr
51:18-Jun 26Portland, OR
Marathon
2:29:28-Apr 18Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
10MilesRoa
54:22-Mar 27Cherry Blossom, Washington, DC
15Kilometr
51:04-Mar 12River Run, Jacksonville, FL
15Kilometr
52:39-Feb 5Gasparilla Distance Classic Run, Tampa, FL

1982

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
52:35-Jun 27Cascade Run Off, Portland, OR
Marathon
2:41:20-May 30Montreal Marathon, Montréal
Marathon
2:36:10-Apr 19Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
15Kilometr
52:30-Mar 13River Run, Jacksonville, FL
15Kilometr
53:09-Feb 6Gasparilla Distance Classic Run, Tampa, FL

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:27-Apr 20Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
15Kilometr
51:38-Mar 14River Run, Jacksonville, FL

1980

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
55:41-Sep 27Virginia, Lynchburg, VA
Marathon
2:31:42-Sep 6Montréal Marathon, Montréal
15Kilometr
51:15-Jun 29Cascade Run Off, Portland, OR
15Kilometr
53:43-May 4Midland Run, Far Hills, NJ
Marathon
2:34:28-Apr 21Boston Marathon, Boston, MA

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:09:59-Sep 30Classic du parc La Fontaine, Montréal

Honours

7

London Marathon

Marathon

1988
8

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

1984
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Boston Marathon

Marathon

1983
5

IAAF World Championships

Marathon

1983
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Chicago Marathon

Marathon

1983
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Boston Marathon

Marathon

1982
5

Boston Marathon

Marathon

1981
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Boston Marathon

Marathon

1980
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jacqueline Gareau's Marathon personal best?

Jacqueline Gareau's Marathon personal best is 2:29:28, set on Apr 18, 1983 in Boston, MA (USA).

Which events does Jacqueline Gareau compete in?

Jacqueline Gareau competes in the Marathon and 10 Miles Road.

How did Jacqueline Gareau perform in 1995?

1995 season best: 56:44, set on Feb 18, 1995.