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Birth dateAug 23, 1986
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Jenny Simpson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on August 23, 1986. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:00.45 in the 800m, 3:57.22 in the 1500m, 4:17.30 in the Mile, 8:29.58 in the 3000m and 14:56.26 in the 5000m. She has earned 22 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
Mile
4:17.30
2026 season best
17:56
May 2, 2026 · Downtown Indianapolis - Washington St., Indianapolis, IN (USA)
Last competition
IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
May 2, 2026 · 17:56
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 2 silver
Age
40 years old
As of Sep 17, 2026: 1500 m 3:57.22 (#60 all-time), Mile 4:17.30, 2026 season best 17:56 (May 2, 2026, Downtown Indianapolis - Washington St., Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · Last competition: IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, May 2, 2026, 17:56 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 2 silver · 40 years old
PB
Personal bests
4:17.30
1:10:35
2:31:39
16:07
4:07.27
8:40.31
52:16
4:25.91
14:58.67
4:16.1HT
10:40.31
9:16.78
9:18.35
28:48
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Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| World Championships | 1 | 2 | - | 3 |
| Total | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 17:56 | - | May 2, 2026 | ↓ | IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon |
| 2025 | RoadRace | 28:48 | - | Nov 27, 2025 | - | Manchester Road Race |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:12:06 | - | Mar 17, 2024 | ↓ | United Airlines NYC Half |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:31:39 | - | Apr 15, 2024 | - | Boston Marathon |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:10:35 | - | Jan 15, 2023 | ↓ | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
| 2022 | 5Kilometre | 16:07 | - | Nov 5, 2022 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2022 | 10MilesRoa | 54:16 | - | Oct 9, 2022 | ↓ | Washington, DC (USA) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:06.18 | - | Jun 6, 2021 | ↑ | Music City Track Carnival, Nashville, TN |
| 2021 | 10MilesRoa | 52:16 | - | Sep 12, 2021 | ↓ | Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run |
| 2020 | 3000m-short-track | 8:51.49 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↑ | JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 8:51.49 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↑ | JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 5000m | 14:58.67 | - | Feb 14, 2020 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 5000m-short-track | 14:58.67 | - | Feb 14, 2020 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 3:58.42 | - | Oct 5, 2019 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
| 2019 | MileRoad | 4:16.1h | - | Sep 8, 2019 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2019 | 5000m | 15:21.12 | - | May 2, 2019 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2019 | 5000m-short-track | 15:33.38 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Split times |
| 2018 | 1500m | 3:59.37 | - | May 26, 2018 | ↑ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events |
| 2018 | Mile | 4:17.30 | - | Jul 22, 2018 | ↑ | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline |
| 2018 | MileRoad | 4:18.8h | - | Sep 9, 2018 | ↑ | New York Fifth Avenue Mile |
| 2018 | 3000m | 8:30.83 | - | May 4, 2018 | ↑ | Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline |
| 2018 | 3000m-short-track | 8:40.31 | - | Feb 10, 2018 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix |
| 2018 | 2Miles | 9:16.78 | - | Apr 27, 2018 | ↑ | Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Special Events |
| 2017 | 800m | 2:01.64 | - | Aug 29, 2017 | ↑ | Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb (CRO) |
| 2017 | 1500m | 4:00.70 | - | Sep 1, 2017 | ↑ | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Promotional Events |
| 2017 | MileRoad | 4:16.6h | - | Sep 10, 2017 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2017 | Mile | 4:19.98 | - | Jul 9, 2017 | ↑ | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events |
| 2017 | mile-short-track | 4:58.65 | - | Feb 3, 2017 | ↓ | Boulder, CO (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | DistanceMe | 10:40.31 | - | Jan 28, 2017 | - | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 1500m | 3:58.19 | - | Aug 27, 2016 | ↑ | Paris Meeting, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline |
| 2016 | MileRoad | 4:18.3h | - | Sep 3, 2016 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2015 | 800m | 2:00.79 | - | May 14, 2015 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 3:57.30 | - | Jul 17, 2015 | ↑ | Monaco Herculis |
| 2015 | Mile | 4:22.18 | - | Sep 11, 2015 | ↑ | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline |
| 2015 | MileRoad | 4:29.0h | - | Sep 13, 2015 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 8:34.43 | - | Sep 3, 2015 | ↑ | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline |
| 2015 | 2MilesShor | 9:18.35 | - | Feb 7, 2015 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 2Miles | 9:18.35 | - | Feb 7, 2015 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 800m | 2:05.08 | - | Jul 19, 2014 | ↑ | Moratalaz, Madrid (ESP) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 3:57.22 | - | Jul 5, 2014 | ↑ | Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Promotional Events |
| 2014 | MileRoad | 4:19.4h | - | Sep 13, 2014 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2014 | 3000m | 8:29.58 | - | Sep 5, 2014 | ↑ | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline |
| 2014 | 2Miles | 9:26.19 | - | Feb 8, 2014 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 2MilesShor | 9:26.19 | - | Feb 8, 2014 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 800m | 2:00.45 | - | May 17, 2013 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2013 | 1500m | 4:00.48 | - | Jul 19, 2013 | ↑ | Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Promotional Events |
| 2013 | MileRoad | 4:19.3h | - | Sep 22, 2013 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 14:56.26 | - | Aug 29, 2013 | ↑ | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Promotional Events |
| 2012 | 800m | 2:03.49 | - | May 18, 2012 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 4:04.07 | - | Sep 4, 2012 | ↑ | Rovereto (ITA) |
| 2012 | 1500m-short-track | 4:07.27 | - | Feb 11, 2012 | - | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | MileRoad | 4:29.9h | - | Sep 22, 2012 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2012 | 3000m | 8:48.72 | - | Jul 20, 2012 | ↑ | Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline |
| 2012 | 3000m-short-track | 8:58.70 | - | Feb 4, 2012 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 800m | 2:01.20 | - | May 21, 2011 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 4:03.54 | - | Jul 22, 2011 | ↑ | Monaco Herculis |
| 2011 | MileRoad | 4:22.3h | - | Sep 24, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2011 | Mile | 4:28.60 | - | Jan 22, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | mile-short-track | 4:28.60 | - | Jan 22, 2011 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000m | 8:50.78 | - | Feb 5, 2011 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000m-short-track | 8:50.78 | - | Feb 5, 2011 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 15:11.49 | - | Apr 15, 2011 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2010 | 800m | 2:02.12 | - | May 22, 2010 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 4:03.63 | - | Jun 12, 2010 | ↑ | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline |
| 2010 | 5000m | 15:33.33 | - | Jun 25, 2010 | ↑ | Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2009 | 800m | 2:02.56 | - | Aug 8, 2009 | ↑ | Cottbus (GER) |
| 2009 | 1500m | 3:59.90 | - | Jun 7, 2009 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2009 | mile-short-track | 4:25.91 | - | Feb 28, 2009 | ↓ | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | Mile | 4:25.91 | - | Feb 28, 2009 | ↑ | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | 3000m-short-track | 8:42.03 | - | Mar 14, 2009 | ↑ | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | 3000m | 8:42.03 | - | Mar 14, 2009 | ↑ | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | 3000mSt | 9:12.50 | - | Aug 17, 2009 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2009 | 5000m | 15:01.70 | - | Feb 14, 2009 | ↑ | Seattle Husky Classic |
| 2008 | 1500m | 4:11.36 | - | Jul 16, 2008 | ↑ | Luzern (SUI) |
| 2008 | 3000mSt | 9:22.26 | - | Aug 17, 2008 | ↑ | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
| 2007 | 1500m | 4:21.53 | - | Apr 13, 2007 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2007 | Mile | 4:41.22 | - | Feb 24, 2007 | ↑ | Ames, IA (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 3000m | 9:19.65 | - | Feb 24, 2007 | ↑ | Ames, IA (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 3000m-short-track | 9:23.58 | - | Mar 10, 2007 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 3000mSt | 9:33.95 | - | Sep 8, 2007 | ↑ | Paris (FRA) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 15:48.24 | - | Apr 29, 2007 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2006 | 1500m | 4:32.17 | - | Apr 6, 2006 | ↑ | Boulder, CO (USA) |
| 2006 | 3000mSt | 9:53.04 | - | Jun 9, 2006 | ↑ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2006 | 5000m | 16:15.23 | - | Apr 13, 2006 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2005 | Mile | 4:57.62 | - | Jan 29, 2005 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | mile-short-track | 4:57.62 | - | Jan 29, 2005 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | CrossCount | 23:03 | - | Mar 20, 2005 | ↓ | 33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne |
| 2004 | Mile | 4:49.82 | - | Jun 19, 2004 | ↑ | Raleigh, NC (USA) |
| 2004 | mile-short-track | 4:55.45 | - | Feb 1, 2004 | ↓ | Gainesville, FL (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | CrossCount | 22:19 | - | Mar 20, 2004 | ↓ | 32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles |
2026
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 17:56 | - | May 2 | IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon |
2025
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RoadRace | 28:48 | - | Nov 27 | Manchester Road Race |
2024
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:31:54 | - | Nov 3 | TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY - Elite Event |
Marathon | 2:31:39 | - | Apr 15 | Boston Marathon |
Semi | 1:12:06 | - | Mar 17 | United Airlines NYC Half |
2023
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:10:35 | - | Jan 15 | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
2022
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 16:07 | - | Nov 5 | Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K and USATF Ch., New York, NY - USA 5km Road Running Ch. |
10MilesRoa | 54:16 | - | Oct 9 | Army Ten-Miler, Washington, DC |
2021
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10MilesRoa | 52:16 | - | Sep 12 | Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run |
1500m | 4:07.76 | - | Jun 21 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:09.92 | - | Jun 19 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:11.34 | - | Jun 18 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:06.18 | - | Jun 6 | Music City Track Carnival, Nashville, TN |
1500m | 4:10.07 | - | Apr 24 | USATF Grand Prix, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
2020
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m-short-track | 14:58.67 | - | Feb 14 | BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:51.49 | - | Feb 8 | Camel City Invitational, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Elite Event |
2019
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:58.42 | - | Oct 5 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
1500m | 4:00.99 | - | Oct 3 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
1500m | 4:07.27 | - | Oct 2 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
MileRoad | 4:16.1HT | - | Sep 8 | New Balance Fifth Avenue Mile, New York, NY |
1500m | 4:03.50 | - | Aug 29 | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline |
1500m | 4:03.41 | - | Jul 27 | USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
1500m | 4:20.12 | - | Jul 25 | USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
1500m | 3:59.83 | - | Jun 16 | Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Diamond Discipline |
1500m | 4:01.18 | - | Jun 6 | Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline |
5000m | 15:21.12 | - | May 2 | Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
5000m-short-track | 15:33.38 | - | Jan 26 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Split times |
2018
13 performances2017
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MileRoad | 4:16.6HT | - | Sep 10 | New York Fifth Avenue Mile, New York, NY - Elite Event |
1500m | 4:00.70 | - | Sep 1 | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Promotional Events |
800m | 2:01.64 | - | Aug 29 | Zagreb IAAF World Challenge, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb |
1500m | 4:03.71 | - | Aug 20 | Birmingham Müller Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Invitational Events |
1500m | 4:02.76 | - | Aug 7 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
1500m | 4:05.40 | - | Aug 5 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
1500m | 4:08.92 | - | Aug 5 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
1500m | 4:02.76 | - | Aug 5 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
1500m | 4:08.92 | - | Aug 4 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
Mile | 4:19.98 | - | Jul 9 | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events |
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Honours
8
2019IAAF World Championships in Athletics
1500 Metres
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2017IAAF World Championships in Athletics
1500 Metres
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2017USA Championships
1500 Metres
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2016The XXXI Olympic Games
1500 Metres
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2016Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials
1500 Metres
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2015Eugene USA Championships
1500 Metres
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2015Eugene Prefontaine Classic
1500 Metres
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2015Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea
1500 Metres
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2014Weltklasse Zürich
1500 Metres
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2014USA Championships
1500 Metres
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2014Weltklasse Zürich
1500 Metres
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2014Stockholm DN Galan
1500 Metres
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2013Monaco Herculis
1500 Metres
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2013Des Moines USA Championships
5000 Metres
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2013IAAF World Championships
1500 Metres
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2012US Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
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2012US Indoor Championships
1500 Metres Short Track
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2011IAAF World Championships
1500 Metres
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2011US Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
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2011US Indoor Championships
Mile Short Track
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2009NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
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2009Fayetteville NCAA Div. I Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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2009USA Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
4
2009IAAF World Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
8
2008The XXIX Olympic Games
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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2008Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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2007US Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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2006Sacramento NCAA Div. I Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Jenny Simpson's 1500 m personal best?
Jenny Simpson's 1500 m personal best is 3:57.22, set on Jul 5, 2014 in Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA), #60 on the all-time list.
Which events does Jenny Simpson compete in?
Jenny Simpson competes in the 1500 m and Mile.
How did Jenny Simpson perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 17:56, set on May 2, 2026 in Downtown Indianapolis - Washington St., Indianapolis, IN (USA). Last competition: IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on May 2, 2026, 17:56.
How many medals has Jenny Simpson won?
Jenny Simpson has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 3 World Championships medals.