Jim Spivey
- Born
- Mar 7, 1960 (66 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · 2000 Metres
Jim Spivey is a United States middle-distance runner, born on March 7, 1960. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:46.5h in the 800m, 3:31.01 in the 1500m, 3:49.80 in the Mile, 7:37.04 in the 3000m and 13:15.86 in the 5000m. He has earned 1 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 1500 m3:31.01
1997 season best3:42.46Jun 13, 1997 · Indianapolis, IN
Medals1World Championships: 1 bronze
Personal best · 2000 Metres4:52.44
As of Oct 29, 2026: 1500 m 3:31.01 (#104 all-time), 2000 Metres 4:52.44, 1997 season best 3:42.46 (Jun 13, 1997, Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · Last competition: US Championships, Jun 15, 1997, 3:47.03 · World Championships: 1 bronze · 66 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1500m | 3:42.46 | – | Jun 13, 1997 | Indianapolis, IN (USA) |
| 1997 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 14:27.40 | – | Feb 8, 1997 | Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i) |
| 1997 | 5000m Indoor | 14:27.40 | – | Feb 8, 1997 | Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i) |
| 1997 | 5000m-short-track | 14:27.40 | – | Feb 8, 1997 | – |
| 1996 | 5000m | 13:24.23 | – | Jul 8, 1996 | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1995 | 1500m | 3:41.41 | – | Jul 5, 1995 | Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI) |
| 1995 | 2000m | 4:59.19 | – | Jul 3, 1995 | Paris (FRA) |
| 1995 | 3000m | 7:48.96 | – | Jul 21, 1995 | Oslo (NOR) |