Jennifer Brenda "Jenny" Meadows (born 17 April 1981) is a retired British athlete. Her main event was the 800 metres although earlier in her career she also competed over the 400 metres. In the 800 m she won a bronze medal at the 2009 World Championships, and a silver at the 2010 World Indoor Championships.
At the European Athletics Championships, Meadows took silver outdoors in 2010 and gold indoors in 2011. She also had some international success as part of the Great Britain women's 4 × 400 metres relay squad. Meadows was the 2011 Diamond League 800 m winner.
In 2009, she was the third-fastest British woman over the distance, and was the eighth-fastest as of 2022. She was multiple British national champion. Meadows, along with other athletes such as Caster Semenya and Alysia Montano, has been noted in the press as one of a number of athletes who were repeatedly denied major international medals by doping competitors, particularly from Russia.
As of Sep 18, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:58.43, 600 Metres Short Track 1:25.81, 2016 season best 2:01.61 (Feb 12, 2016, Toruń (POL) (i)) · Last competition: Birmingham Müller Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Invitational Events, Aug 20, 2017, DNF · World Championships: 2 bronze · 45 years old
What is Jennifer Meadows's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?
Jennifer Meadows's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:58.43, set on Mar 14, 2010 in Aspire Dome, Doha (QAT) (i).
Which events does Jennifer Meadows compete in?
Jennifer Meadows competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.
How did Jennifer Meadows perform in 2016?
2016 season best: 2:01.61, set on Feb 12, 2016 in Toruń (POL) (i). Last competition: Birmingham Müller Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Invitational Events on Aug 20, 2017, DNF.
How many medals has Jennifer Meadows won?
Jennifer Meadows has won 2 World Championships medals.
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