
Jim Heiring
- Born
- Nov 4, 1955 (71 years old)
- Events
- 50 km Race Walk · 20 km race walk
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, 20:11.69 in the 5000m-short-track and 20:11.69 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 50 km Race Walk4:03:34
1988 season best1:27:30Sep 23, 1988
Personal best · 20 km race walk1:25:55
As of Nov 7, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 4:03:34, 20 km race walk 1:25:55, 1988 season best 1:27:30 (Sep 23, 1988) · 71 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
50kmWRoma 19874:03:341,083 pts–
5000m-short-trackIndoorParis 198520:11.69151 pts–
5000m-short-track198520:11.69151 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 20kmW | 1:27:30 | – | Sep 23, 1988 | – |
| 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 | – |
| 1983 | 20kmW | 1:25:55 | – | Aug 7, 1983 | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |