Karen Shinkins
- Born
- Oct 15, 1976 (50 years old)
- Events
- 400 Metres Short Track · 300 Metres
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.
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track51.58
2008 season best53.89Apr 18, 2008 · Azusa, CA
Personal best · 300 Metres37.07
Last competitionBirmingham AVIVA British Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond DisciplineJul 10, 2011 · DNF
As of Nov 4, 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 · 50 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | 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-short-track Indoor | 24.38 | – | Feb 18, 2006 | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 200m-short-track | 24.38 | – | Feb 18, 2006 | – |
| 2006 | 200m Indoor | 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 | – |