Jessica Ennis-Hill

Born
Jan 28, 1986 (40 years old)
Birthplace
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Events
Heptathlon · Pentathlon Short Track
Height
1.65 m
Weight
57 kg

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill (née Ennis; born 28 January 1986) is an English retired athlete who specialised in the heptathlon and 100 metres hurdles. As a competitor in heptathlon, she is the 2012 Olympic champion, a three-time world champion (2009, 2011, 2015), and the 2010 European champion.

She is also the 2010 World Indoor pentathlon champion. A member of the City of Sheffield & Dearne athletic club, she is a former British national record holder for the heptathlon.

She is also a former British record holder in the 100 metres hurdles, the high jump and the indoor pentathlon. Since retiring from athletic competition, Ennis-Hill has appeared as an athletics commentator and studio pundit for the BBC. She has also worked as an entrepreneur and created several fitness apps specialising in women's health and training.

Personal best · Heptathlon6955
2016 season best6775Aug 13, 2016 · Estádio Olímpico, Rio de Janeiro
Medals5Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · World Championships: 3 gold
Personal best · Pentathlon Short Track4401

As of Nov 12, 2026: Heptathlon 6955 (#8 all-time), Pentathlon Short Track 4401, 2016 season best 6775 (Aug 13, 2016, Estádio Olímpico, Rio de Janeiro (BRA)) · Last competition: The XXXI Olympic Games, Aug 13, 2016, 6.34 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · World Championships: 3 gold · 40 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mManchester 2009United Kingdom 100 m all-time list11.681,056 pts–
800mDaegu 2011United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:07.811,027 pts–
HJDesenzano del Garda 2007United Kingdom High Jump all-time list1.951,170 pts#190

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games11–2
World Championships3––3
Total41–5

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2016HJ 1.89–Aug 12, 2016The XXXI Olympic Games
2016LJ 6.63+1.2Jun 26, 2016Stadionring, Ratingen (GER)
2016100mH 12.76+0.3Jul 22, 2016London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events
2016SP 14.29–Jun 25, 2016Stadionring, Ratingen (GER)
2016200m 23.36-0.3Jun 25, 2016Stadionring, Ratingen (GER)
2016JT 46.09–Jul 19, 2016Stretford (GBR)
2016800m 2:09.07–Aug 13, 2016The XXXI Olympic Games
2016Hep 6775–Aug 13, 2016The XXXI Olympic Games
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jessica Ennis-Hill's Heptathlon personal best is 6955, set on Aug 4, 2012 in Olympic Stadium, London (GBR), #8 on the all-time list.

Jessica Ennis-Hill competes in the Heptathlon and Pentathlon Short Track.

2016 season best: 6775, set on Aug 13, 2016 in Estádio Olímpico, Rio de Janeiro (BRA). Last competition: The XXXI Olympic Games on Aug 13, 2016, 6.34.

Jessica Ennis-Hill has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 3 World Championships medals.