Jim Cooper

Jim Cooper

United StatesUnited States
Born
Oct 6, 1959 (67 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 15 Kilometres Road

Jim Cooper is a United States middle-distance runner, born on October 6, 1959. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:41.94 in the 1500m, 7:52.50 in the 3000m, 13:32.92 in the 5000m, 8:19.88 in the 3000mSt and 43:04 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:19.88
#362 all-time
1992 season best8:28.42May 24, 1992 · Portland, OR
Personal best · 15 Kilometres Road43:04

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:19.88 (#362 all-time), 15 Kilometres Road 43:04, 1992 season best 8:28.42 (May 24, 1992, Portland, OR (USA)) · 67 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNC 1984United States 1500 m all-time list3:41.941,081 pts–
3000mLondon 1984United States 3000 m all-time list7:52.501,101 pts–
5000mMA 1986United States 5000 m all-time list13:32.921,092 pts–
3000mStOR 1986United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:19.881,168 pts#362
15KilometrFL 198943:04–
10MilesRoaNY 198647:41–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19923000mSt 8:28.42–May 24, 1992Portland, OR (USA)
19913000mSt 8:26.08–Jun 15, 1991New York, NY (USA)
19903000mSt 8:33.07–Jun 16, 1990Norwalk, CA (USA)
199015Kilometr 47:53–Feb 17, 1990Tampa, FL (USA)
198915Kilometr 43:04–Feb 11, 1989Tampa, FL (USA)
19883000mSt 8:26.08–Jul 22, 1988Indianapolis, IN (USA)
19873000mSt 8:22.20–Jun 27, 1987San José (USA)
19863000mSt 8:19.88–Jun 21, 1986Eugene, OR (USA)
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Jim Cooper's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:19.88, set on Jun 21, 1986 in Eugene, OR (USA), #362 on the all-time list.

Jim Cooper competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 15 Kilometres Road.

1992 season best: 8:28.42, set on May 24, 1992 in Portland, OR (USA).