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Jim Heiring

Jim Heiring

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Birth dateNov 4, 1955
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Jim Heiring is a United States race walker, born on November 4, 1955. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 5000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:25:55 in the 20kmW, 4:03:34 in the 50kmW and 20:11.69 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
4:03:34
20 km race walk
1:25:55
1988 season best
1:27:30
Sep 23, 1988
1988 season best
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 4:03:34, 20 km race walk 1:25:55, 1988 season best 1:27:30 (Sep 23, 1988) · 70 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:25:55
4:03:34
20:11.69

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
20kmW
1:27:30-Sep 23, 1988
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1987
50kmW
4:03:34-Sep 5, 1987-IAAF World Championships
1985
5000m-short-track
20:11.69-Jan 19, 1985--
1984
20kmW
1:30:20-Aug 3, 1984
↓
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1983
20kmW
1:25:55-Aug 7, 1983
↓
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:27:30-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:03:34-Sep 5IAAF World Championships
50kmW
4:03:34-Aug 29IAAF World Championships

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
20:11.69-Jan 19IAAF World Indoor Games, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:30:20-Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DNF-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
20kmW
1:25:55-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jim Heiring's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Jim Heiring's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 4:03:34, set on Sep 5, 1987 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA).

Which events does Jim Heiring compete in?

Jim Heiring competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 20 km race walk.

How did Jim Heiring perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 1:27:30, set on Sep 23, 1988.