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Linda Sheskey

Linda Sheskey

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Birth dateOct 18, 1962
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Linda Sheskey is a United States middle-distance runner, born on October 18, 1962. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 1:59.79 in the 800m, 4:04.89 in the 1500m, 4:29.09 in the Mile, 2:37.91 in the 1000m and 2:42.61 in the 1000m-short-track. She has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
1500 m
4:04.89
#503 all-time
800 m
1:59.79
#524 all-time
1991 season best
4:16.76
Jul 10, 1991 · Lausanne (SUI)
Age
63 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 1500 m 4:04.89 (#503 all-time), 800 m 1:59.79 (#524 all-time), 1991 season best 4:16.76 (Jul 10, 1991, Lausanne (SUI)) · 63 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:59.79
#524 all-time
4:04.89
#503 all-time
Mile
4:29.09
1000m
2:37.91
1000m-short-track
2:42.61
1000m-short-tracki
2:42.61
mile-short-track
4:31.77
mile-short-tracki
4:31.77

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1991
800m
2:02.40-Jul 17, 1991
↓
Roma (ITA)
1991
1500m
4:16.76-Jul 10, 1991
↓
Lausanne (SUI)
1990
800m
2:04.78-Jul 5, 1990
↓
Cagliari (ITA)
1990
1500m
4:14.96-Jul 25, 1990
↓
Seattle, WA (USA)
1989
Mile
4:36.11-Jan 27, 1989
↓
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1989
Milei
4:36.11-Jan 27, 1989
↓
Johnson City, TN (USA) (i)
1989
mile-short-track
4:37.56-Feb 5, 1989
↓
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1989
mile-short-tracki
4:37.56-Feb 5, 1989
↓
Fairfax, VA (USA) (i)
1988
800m
2:02.85-Jun 27, 1988
↓
Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
1988
1000m
2:37.91-Aug 14, 1988
↑
Hengelo (NED)
1988
1500m
4:07.41-Jun 5, 1988
↓
Westwood, CA (USA)
1987
800m
1:59.79-Aug 21, 1987
↓
Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
1987
1500m
4:04.89-Jul 16, 1987
↓
Paris (FRA)
1987
Mile
4:29.09-Jun 6, 1987
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1986
mile-short-tracki
4:31.77-Feb 14, 1986
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1986
Milei
4:31.77-Feb 14, 1986
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1986
mile-short-track
4:31.77-Feb 14, 1986
↓
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1984
1000m-short-track
2:42.61-Feb 11, 1984
→
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1984
1000m-short-tracki
2:42.61-Feb 11, 1984
→
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1984
1000mi
2:42.61-Feb 11, 1984
↑
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1984
1500m
4:16.73-Mar 24, 1984
↓
Gainesville, FL (USA)

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:02.40-Jul 17Roma Golden Gala, Roma
1500m
4:16.76-Jul 10Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne

1990

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:14.96-Jul 25Seattle Goodwill Games, Seattle, WA
800m
2:04.78-Jul 5Cagliari Meeting Terra Sarda, Cagliari
1500m
4:30.61-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
1500m
4:18.56-Jun 28Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
1500m
4:16.84-Jun 16Norwalk TAC Championships, Norwalk, CA
1500m
4:15.59-Jun 15Norwalk TAC Championships, Norwalk, CA

1989

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
mile-short-tracki
4:43.09-Feb 24USA Indoor Championships
mile-short-track
4:37.56-Feb 5Fairfax, VA (i)
mile-short-track
4:40.90-Feb 3Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
Mile
4:36.11-Jan 27Johnson City, TN (i)
mile-short-track
4:38.24-Jan 20Los Angeles, CA (i)

1988

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:37.91-Aug 14Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
1500m
4:09.88-Jun 28Leverkusen
800m
2:02.85-Jun 27Villeneuve d'Ascq
1500m
4:19.40-Jun 24Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
1500m
4:07.41-Jun 5Westwood, CA
1500m
4:19.91-Mar 26Gainesville, FL

1987

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:08.33-Sep 5IAAF World Championships
1500m
4:06.03-Sep 3IAAF World Championships
1500m
4:08.33-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
1500m
4:06.03-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
800m
1:59.79-Aug 21Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
1500m
4:07.84-Aug 12Indianapolis Pan American Games
1500m
4:04.89-Jul 16Paris
1500m
4:12.82-Jul 13Nice Nikaïa, Nice
1500m
4:05.80-Jun 27San José TAC Championships, San José
Mile
4:29.09-Jun 6Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
1500m
4:16.14-Mar 28Gainesville, FL

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
mile-short-track
4:31.77-Feb 14New York, NY (i)

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:16.73-Mar 24Gainesville, FL
1000m-short-track
2:42.61-Feb 11Gainesville, FL (i)

Honours

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USA Indoor Championships

Mile Short Track

1989
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Indianapolis Pan American Games

1500 Metres

1987
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Indianapolis Pan American Games

1500 Metres

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Linda Sheskey's 1500 m personal best?

Linda Sheskey's 1500 m personal best is 4:04.89, set on Jul 16, 1987 in Paris (FRA), #503 on the all-time list.

Which events does Linda Sheskey compete in?

Linda Sheskey competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

How did Linda Sheskey perform in 1991?

1991 season best: 4:16.76, set on Jul 10, 1991 in Lausanne (SUI).