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Jim Cooper

Jim Cooper

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Birth dateOct 6, 1959
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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.

Key facts
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)
1992 season best
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 15, 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)) · 66 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1992
3000mSt
8:28.42-May 24, 1992
↑
Portland, OR (USA)
1991
3000mSt
8:26.08-Jun 15, 1991
↑
New York, NY (USA)
1990
3000mSt
8:33.07-Jun 16, 1990
↑
Norwalk, CA (USA)
1990
15Kilometr
47:53-Feb 17, 1990
↓
Tampa, FL (USA)
1989
15Kilometr
43:04-Feb 11, 1989
↓
Tampa, FL (USA)
1988
3000mSt
8:26.08-Jul 22, 1988
↑
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1987
3000mSt
8:22.20-Jun 27, 1987
↑
San José (USA)
1986
3000mSt
8:19.88-Jun 21, 1986
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1986
5000m
13:32.92-Jun 7, 1986-Dedham, MA (USA)
1986
10MilesRoa
47:41-Apr 26, 1986-New York, NY (USA)
1985
3000mSt
8:23.82-Jul 16, 1985
↑
Nice (FRA)
1984
1500m
3:41.94-May 6, 1984-Raleigh, NC (USA)
1984
3000m
7:52.50-Jul 13, 1984-London (GBR)
1984
3000mSt
8:30.10-Jun 4, 1984
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1984
15Kilometr
44:39-Feb 11, 1984
↓
Tampa, FL (USA)
1983
3000mSt
8:28.77-Jun 17, 1983
↑
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1982
3000mSt
8:34.47-Jul 24, 1982
↑
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1982
15Kilometr
47:02-May 23, 1982
↓
Washington, DC (USA)

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:28.42-May 24Portland, OR

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:26.08-Jun 15New York, NY

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:33.07-Jun 16Norwalk TAC Championships, Norwalk, CA
15Kilometr
47:53-Feb 17Gasparilla Distance Classic Run, Tampa, FL

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
45:21-Mar 4River Run, Jacksonville, IL
15Kilometr
43:04-Feb 11Tampa, FL

1988

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:26.08-Jul 22Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
3000mSt
8:37.74-Jun 24Birmingham
3000mSt
8:28.80-Jun 18Tampa TAC Championships, Tampa, FL
3000mSt
8:35.77-May 22Knoxville, TN
3000mSt
8:37.98-Apr 30Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA

1987

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.00-Jul 25-
3000mSt
8:22.20-Jun 27San José TAC Championships, San José
3000mSt
8:39.20-May 23Knoxville, TN

1986

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:19.88-Jun 21Eugene TAC Championships, Eugene, OR
5000m
13:32.92-Jun 7Dedham, MA
3000mSt
8:28.86-May 24-
10MilesRoa
47:41-Apr 26Trevira Twosome, New York, NY

1985

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:27.86-Aug 23-
3000mSt
8:23.82-Jul 16Nice
3000mSt
8:26.87-Jul 10Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
3000mSt
8:25.85-Jun 16-
3000mSt
8:28.60-Jun 1-

1984

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:31.75-Jul 21Oslo
3000m
7:52.50-Jul 13London Peugeot-Talbot Games, London
3000mSt
8:30.10-Jun 4Eugene, OR
1500m
3:41.94-May 6Raleigh, NC
15Kilometr
44:39-Feb 11Tampa, FL

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:31.16-Jun 19Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
3000mSt
8:28.77-Jun 17Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN

1982

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:34.47-Jul 24Indianapolis, IN
15Kilometr
47:02-May 23Hometown Run, Washington, DC

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jim Cooper's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

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.

Which events does Jim Cooper compete in?

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

How did Jim Cooper perform in 1992?

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