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Julie Jenkins

Julie Jenkins

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Birth dateAug 12, 1964
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Julie Jenkins (born August 12, 1964) is an American middle-distance runner.

She competed in the women's 800 metres at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Competing for the BYU Cougars track and field team, Jenkins won the 1987 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships over 800 m.

Before that, Jenkins ran at Adams State University and won NAIA women's outdoor track and field championship titles over 800 m and 1500 m. Their athletic achievements reflect years of dedicated training and competition at the highest levels.

Key facts
800 m
1:57.82
#162 all-time
1000 Metres
2:34.04
1996 season best
2:01.97
Jun 2, 1996
Age
62 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 800 m 1:57.82 (#162 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:34.04, 1996 season best 2:01.97 (Jun 2, 1996) · 62 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:57.82
#162 all-time
4:06.66
#718 all-time
Mile
4:33.90
1500m-short-track
4:24.37
1500m-short-tracki
4:24.37
800m-short-tracki
2:01.16
800m-short-track
2:03.84
1000m
2:34.04
500Metres
1:11.6HT
500Metresi
1:11.6HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1996
800m-short-tracki
2:01.16-Mar 1, 1996
↓
USA Indoor Championships
1996
800m
2:01.97-Jun 2, 1996
↓
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1996
800mi
2:01.97-Jun 2, 1996
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA) (i)
1996
800m-short-track
2:03.84-Feb 2, 1996
↓
-
1996
1500m-short-tracki
4:24.37-Jan 19, 1996
→
Montréal (CAN) (i)
1996
1500m-short-track
4:24.37-Jan 19, 1996
→
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1996
1500m
4:29.80-May 26, 1996
↓
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1996
1500mi
4:29.80-May 26, 1996
↓
Montréal (CAN) (i)
1995
800m
2:03.45-May 27, 1995
↓
San José (USA)
1993
800m
1:59.77-May 22, 1993
↓
New York, NY (USA)
1992
800m
1:59.96-Jul 31, 1992
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1992
1500m
4:25.76-Jul 2, 1992
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1990
800m
1:57.82-Aug 15, 1990
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1990
1000m
2:34.04-Aug 17, 1990
↑
Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
1990
1500m
4:11.98-Jul 10, 1990
↓
Nice (FRA)
1989
800m
1:59.18-Jul 22, 1989
↓
New York, NY (USA)
1989
1500m
4:14.99-Jun 27, 1989
↓
Kvarnsveden (SWE)
1989
Mile
4:33.90-Jul 19, 1989-Stadio Adriatico, Pescara (ITA)
1988
800m
2:00.59-Jun 5, 1988
↓
Westwood, CA (USA)
1988
1000m
2:36.34-Aug 14, 1988
↑
Hengelo (NED)
1988
1500m
4:06.66-Jul 23, 1988
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1987
800m
2:00.50-Jun 27, 1987
↓
San José (USA)
1987
1500m
4:15.96-Jun 6, 1987
↓
Baton Rouge NCAA Championships
1986
500Metresi
1:11.6h-Feb 15, 1986
→
Provo, UT (USA) (i)
1986
500Metres
1:11.6h-Feb 15, 1986
→
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1996

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:02.29-Jun 14USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
800m
2:01.97-Jun 2Harry Jerome Classic, Abbotsford
800m
2:02.96-May 30Port Alberni
800m
2:02.87-May 28Victoria
1500m
4:29.80-May 26Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
800m
2:03.08-May 18Atlanta GP, Atlanta, GA
800m-short-tracki
2:01.16-Mar 1USA Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
2:03.84-Feb 2New York Chase Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
800m-short-track
2:06.64-Jan 20Boston Invitational, Boston, MA (i)
1500m-short-track
4:24.37-Jan 19Montreal GP de Athletisme, Montréal (i)
800m-short-track
2:06.53-Jan 14Saskatoon Indoor International, Saskatoon (i)
800m-short-track
2:07.87-Jan 12Hamilton Indoor International, Hamilton (i)

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:03.45-May 27San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José

1993

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:07.48-Aug 4Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
800m
2:05.35-Aug 1Köln ASV Sportfest der Weltklasse, Köln
800m
2:06.40-Jul 10Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
800m
2:04.45-Jul 5Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
800m
2:01.93-May 29San José
800m
1:59.77-May 22New York, NY
800m
2:02.57-May 16Sao Paulo, São Paulo

1992

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:06.53-Aug 1The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
800m
1:59.96-Jul 31The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
1500m
4:25.76-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1990

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:34.04-Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
800m
1:57.82-Aug 15Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
800m
2:02.26-Aug 10Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
800m
1:58.94-Jul 29-
800m
1:58.52-Jul 14Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
1500m
4:11.98-Jul 10Nice
800m
2:02.54-Jul 6Wattenscheid
800m
2:00.79-Jul 3Nyköping
800m
1:59.68-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
1000m
2:38.04-Jun 29Västeras, Västerås
800m
1:59.06-Jun 27Kvarnsveden
800m
2:01.54-Jun 22Paris-St-Denis
800m
2:00.91-Jun 16Norwalk TAC Championships, Norwalk, CA
1500m
4:14.43-May 26San José
800m
2:03.59-May 20Westwood, CA

1989

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
4:42.26-Sep 1Herculis
800m
2:02.41-Aug 23Koblenz
800m
2:01.13-Aug 20Köln Weltklasse, Köln
1500m
4:16.57-Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
800m
2:01.99-Aug 10Malmö
800m
1:59.18-Jul 22New York, NY
Mile
4:33.90-Jul 19Pescara Golden Gala, Stadio Adriatico, Pescara
800m
2:00.51-Jul 17Belfast
800m
2:01.43-Jul 14London Royal Mail Parcels Games, Crystal Palace, London
800m
2:00.69-Jul 10Nice Nikaia, Nice
800m
2:03.60-Jun 29Västeras, Västerås
1500m
4:14.99-Jun 27Kvarnsveden
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Honours

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Baton Rouge NCAA Championships

800 Metres

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Julie Jenkins's 800 m personal best?

Julie Jenkins's 800 m personal best is 1:57.82, set on Aug 15, 1990 in Zürich (SUI), #162 on the all-time list.

Which events does Julie Jenkins compete in?

Julie Jenkins competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Julie Jenkins perform in 1996?

1996 season best: 2:01.97, set on Jun 2, 1996.