Jemma Simpson

Born
Feb 10, 1984 (42 years old)
Birthplace
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Events
800 m · 1500 m
Height
1.68 m
Weight
56 kg

Jemma Louise Simpson OLY (born 10 February in Plymouth) is a British athlete who competes in the 800 metres and 1500 metres. She is a former British champion over 800m, winning both 2007, 2009 and 2010 British Championships. She was formerly coached by Olympic medallist Mark Rowland.

Personal best · 800 m1:58.74
2015 season best4:16.70Jun 27, 2015 · Watford
Personal best · 1500 m4:06.39

As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 1:58.74 (#298 all-time), 1500 m 4:06.39 (#682 all-time), 2015 season best 4:16.70 (Jun 27, 2015, Watford (GBR)) · 42 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mCornwall 2003United Kingdom 400 m all-time list56.0h977 pts–
Mile2013United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:37.961,063 pts–
MileIndoorWA 20134:37.961,091 pts–
1500m-short-track20144:11.591,135 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20151500m 4:16.70–Jun 27, 2015Watford (GBR)
2015MileRoad 4:40.86–Jun 14, 2015London (GBR)
2014800m 2:01.50–May 30, 2014Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
20141000m 2:41.47–Aug 22, 2014Amsterdam (NED)
20141500m 4:07.37–May 15, 2014Los Angeles, CA (USA)
20141500m-short-track Indoor4:11.59–Feb 15, 2014National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i)
20141500m-short-track 4:11.59–Feb 15, 2014–
2013800m 2:03.49–Jun 21, 2013Bilbao (ESP)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jemma Simpson's 800 m personal best is 1:58.74, set on Jul 22, 2010 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON), #298 on the all-time list.

Jemma Simpson competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2015 season best: 4:16.70, set on Jun 27, 2015 in Watford (GBR).