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Karen Shinkins
IRLWomenBirth dateOct 15, 1976
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Karen Shinkins (born 15 October 1976 in Newbridge, County Kildare) is a retired Irish sprinter who specialised in the 400 metres. She represented her country at the 2000 Summer Olympics, as well as four consecutive World Championships, starting in 1999. She has personal bests of 51.07 (1999) outdoors and 51.58 indoors (2002). The latter is still the national record.
Key facts
400 Metres Short Track
51.58
300 Metres
37.07
Last competition
Birmingham AVIVA British Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
Jul 10, 2011 · DNF
Age
49 years old
As of Sep 18, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 51.58, 300 Metres 37.07, 2008 season best 53.89 (Apr 18, 2008, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Birmingham AVIVA British Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline, Jul 10, 2011, DNF · 49 years old
PB
Personal bests
23.60
2:09.99
3:32.24
3:34.61
7.80
51.58
24.08
37.07
1:27.42
7.23
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 400m | 53.89 | - | Apr 18, 2008 | ↓ | Azusa, CA (USA) |
| 2008 | 600m | 1:27.42 | - | Sep 7, 2008 | - | Dubnica nad Váhom (SVK) |
| 2008 | 4x400m | 3:33.42 | - | Jun 6, 2008 | ↑ | Torino (ITA) |
| 2006 | 200m | 24.38 | - | Feb 18, 2006 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 200m-short-track | 24.38 | - | Feb 18, 2006 | ↓ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 400m | 51.93 | - | May 21, 2006 | ↓ | Mangueirão, Belém (BRA) |
| 2006 | 400m-short-track | 52.82 | - | Feb 18, 2006 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | 200m | 24.23 | +1.2 | Apr 16, 2005 | ↑ | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 2005 | 400m | 51.59 | - | May 22, 2005 | ↓ | Mangueirão, Belém (BRA) |
| 2004 | 55m | 7.23 | - | Jan 17, 2004 | - | Gainesville, FL (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 200m | 23.88 | +1.4 | May 8, 2004 | ↑ | Clemson, SC (USA) |
| 2004 | 200m-short-track | 24.08 | - | Jan 24, 2004 | ↓ | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Indoor Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
| 2004 | 400m | 52.15 | - | May 15, 2004 | ↓ | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2004 | 400m-short-track | 52.40 | - | Feb 13, 2004 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 4x400Metre | 3:34.61 | - | Mar 7, 2004 | - | Budapest IAAF World Indoor Championships, Sportaréna, Budapest (i) |
| 2003 | 60m | 7.80 | - | Jan 17, 2003 | - | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational |
| 2003 | 200m-short-track | 24.43 | - | Jan 18, 2003 | ↓ | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational |
| 2003 | 200m | 24.54 | +0.9 | Jun 7, 2003 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | 300m | 38.51 | - | Sep 2, 2003 | ↓ | Göteborg (SWE) |
| 2003 | 400m | 52.06 | - | Aug 24, 2003 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2003 | 400m-short-track | 52.81 | - | Feb 15, 2003 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | 800m | 2:09.99 | - | May 17, 2003 | - | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2002 | 200m | 23.60 | +0.2 | May 4, 2002 | ↑ | St-Martin (FRA) |
| 2002 | 400m | 51.48 | - | May 15, 2002 | ↓ | Doha (QAT) |
| 2002 | 400m-short-track | 51.58 | - | Feb 9, 2002 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 200m | 23.98 | +0.1 | Aug 20, 2001 | ↑ | Malmö (SWE) |
| 2001 | 200m-short-track | 24.18 | - | Feb 24, 2001 | ↓ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 300m | 37.07 | - | Aug 15, 2001 | ↓ | Brasschaat (BEL) |
| 2001 | 400m | 51.37 | - | Aug 5, 2001 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton |
| 2001 | 400m-short-track | 52.31 | - | Feb 24, 2001 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2000 | 200m | 24.32 | -0.7 | Jan 28, 2000 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2000 | 400m | 51.69 | - | Jul 22, 2000 | ↓ | Budapest (HUN) |
| 2000 | 400m-short-track | 52.80 | - | Feb 26, 2000 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships |
| 2000 | 4x400m | 3:32.24 | - | Sep 29, 2000 | ↑ | The XXVII Olympic Games |
| 1999 | 400m | 51.07 | - | Jul 12, 1999 | ↓ | Palma de Mallorca Universiade |
| 1999 | 400m-short-track | 54.08 | - | Jan 24, 1999 | ↑ | Glasgow (GBR) (i) |
| 1998 | 200m | 24.50 | +0.4 | Jul 26, 1998 | ↑ | Irish Championships |
| 1998 | 400m | 52.13 | - | Aug 19, 1998 | ↓ | Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest |
| 1998 | 400m-short-track | 53.45 | - | Feb 28, 1998 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (i) |
| 1996 | 4x400m | 3:44.05 | - | Jun 30, 1996 | ↑ | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 1994 | 200m | 24.57 | +1.5 | Jul 22, 1994 | ↑ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
2011
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | DNF | - | Jul 10 | Birmingham AVIVA British Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline |
1500m | DNF | - | Jun 11 | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline |
800m | DNF | - | Jun 9 | Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline |
2010
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | DNF | - | Aug 27 | Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - EU Cup |
1500m | DNF | - | Jul 10 | Gateshead AVIVA British Grand Prix, International Stadium, Gateshead - Diamond Discipline |
800m | DNF | - | Jul 3 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
1500m | DNF | - | Jun 12 | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline |
2008
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
600m | 1:27.42 | - | Sep 7 | Dubnica nad Váhom The Athletic Bridge, Dubnica nad Váhom |
4x400m | 3:33.42 | - | Jun 6 | Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino |
400m | 54.03 | - | May 17 | Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA |
400m | 54.73 | - | May 9 | Athens Georgia Invitational, Athens, GA |
400m | 53.89 | - | Apr 18 | Azusa Pacific Invitational, Azusa, CA |
2006
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 52.65 | - | Jul 1 | Cork City Sports, Cork |
400m | 52.26 | - | Jun 11 | Gateshead Norwich Union British Grand Prix, International Stadium, Gateshead |
400m | 52.86 | - | Jun 2 | Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games |
400m | 51.93 | - | May 21 | Belém GP Brasil CAIXA de Atletismo, Mangueirão, Belém |
400m | 52.46 | - | May 13 | Xalapa Gala Banamex Veracruz 2006, Xalapa |
400m | 52.62 | - | May 1 | Baie Mahault Grand Prix Orange de Guadeloupe, Baie Mahault |
400m | 52.64 | - | Apr 29 | Fort de France Meeting du Conseil Général, Fort-de-France |
400m-short-track | 52.82 | - | Feb 18 | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Challenge, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
200m-short-track | 24.38 | - | Feb 18 | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Challenge, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
2005
17 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 52.75 | - | Aug 16 | Tallinn Meeting 2005, Tallinn |
400m | 52.17 | - | Aug 8 | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
400m | 51.82 | - | Aug 7 | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
400m | 51.82 | - | Aug 6 | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
400m | 52.17 | - | Aug 6 | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
400m | 52.49 | - | Jul 24 | Irish Championships |
400m | 52.03 | - | Jul 8 | Roma Golden Gala |
400m | 52.49 | - | Jul 3 | Padova Trofeo Banca Antonveneta, Padova |
400m | 53.66 | - | Jun 14 | Burnaby Harry Jerome International Track Classic, Burnaby |
400m | 52.08 | - | Jun 11 | Monterrey Galatlética Banamex, Monterrey |
200m | 24.52 | -2.2 | Jun 3 | Atlanta RunQuick Invitational, Atlanta, GA |
400m | 51.59 | - | May 22 | Belém Grande Premio Brasil de Atletismo, Mangueirão, Belém |
400m | 51.99 | - | May 18 | Fortaleza GP Sul Americano CAIXA de Atletismo, Fortaleza |
400m | 52.06 | - | May 15 | Rio de Janeiro Grande Premio Rio de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro |
200m | 24.54 | +0.1 | May 1 | Baie Mahault Grand Prix Orange Region Guedeloupe, Baie Mahault |
400m | 53.04 | - | Apr 30 | Fort-de-France Meeting du Conseil General, Fort-de-France |
200m | 24.23 | +1.2 | Apr 16 | Knoxville Sea Ray Relays Invitational, Knoxville, TN |
2004
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 54.02 | - | Sep 5 | Moskva Russian Challenge, Moskva |
400m | 53.95 | - | Aug 21 | Breda Track Meeting - KNAU Baancircuit, Breda |
400m | 54.3HT | - | Aug 15 | Tullamore AAI T&F League, Tullamore |
400m | 52.22 | - | Aug 8 | La Chaux-de-Fonds Résisprint International, La Chaux-de-Fonds |
400m | 52.71 | - | Aug 2 | Malmö MAI-Galan, Malmö |
400m | 53.02 | - | Jul 25 | Irish Championships |
400m | 52.91 | - | Jul 24 | Irish Championships, Santry |
400m | 52.17 | - | Jul 19 | Thessaloniki IAAF Grand Prix II Meeting, Thessaloniki |
400m | 52.55 | - | Jul 11 | Funchal Meeting Internacional da Madeira, Funchal |
400m | 52.94 | - | Jul 3 | San Sebastián Gran Premio Reebok, San Sebastián |
400m | 52.51 | - | Jun 28 | Chania Venizelia, Chania |
200m | 24.46 | -2.1 | Jun 25 | Santry Dublin International Games, Santry |
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Honours
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2005Irish Championships
400 Metres
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2004Irish Championships
400 Metres
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2003Irish Championships
400 Metres
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2002Irish Championships
400 Metres
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2002European Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
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2001Irish Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
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2001Irish Championships
400 Metres
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2000European Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
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2000Irish Championships
400 Metres
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2000Irish Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
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1999Irish Championships
400 Metres
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1999Irish Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
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1998Irish Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
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1998Irish Championships
400 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Karen Shinkins's 400 Metres Short Track personal best?
Karen Shinkins's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 51.58, set on Feb 9, 2002 in Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i).
Which events does Karen Shinkins compete in?
Karen Shinkins competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 300 Metres.
How did Karen Shinkins perform in 2008?
2008 season best: 53.89, set on Apr 18, 2008 in Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: Birmingham AVIVA British Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline on Jul 10, 2011, DNF.