Jane Furniss

Jane Furniss

Born
Aug 23, 1960 (66 years old)
Events
3000 m · Mile

Jane Furniss is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on August 23, 1960. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:11.51 in the 1500m, 4:30.29 in the Mile, 8:45.69 in the 3000m, 15:32.34 in the 5000m and 32:46.07 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 m8:45.69
1995 season best14:47Dec 2, 1995
Personal best · Mile4:30.29
Last competition2nd European Cross Country Championships, AlnwickDec 2, 1995 · 14:47

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m 8:45.69 (#433 all-time), Mile 4:30.29, 1995 season best 14:47 (Dec 2, 1995) · Last competition: 2nd European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick, Dec 2, 1995, 14:47 · 66 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKnarvik 1983United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:11.511,115 pts–
MileLondon 1983United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:30.291,117 pts–
5000mDerby 1988United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list15:32.341,102 pts–
10000mSeoul 1988United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list32:46.071,099 pts–
15KilometrFL 198551:07–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1995CrossCount 14:47–Dec 2, 19952nd European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick
19883000m 9:00.74–Jul 12, 1988Dublin (IRL)
19885000m 15:32.34–Jun 5, 1988Derby (GBR)
198810000m 32:46.07–Sep 26, 1988Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1987CrossCount 17:41–Mar 22, 198715th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
19863000m 9:13.65–Jul 27, 1986Edinburgh (GBR)
1986CrossCount 15:43.4–Mar 23, 198614th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
198515Kilometr 51:07–Feb 9, 1985Tampa, FL (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jane Furniss's 3000 m personal best is 8:45.69, set on Aug 10, 1983 in Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN), #433 on the all-time list.

Jane Furniss competes in the 3000 m and Mile.

1995 season best: 14:47, set on Dec 2, 1995. Last competition: 2nd European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick on Dec 2, 1995, 14:47.