Lynn Jennings

Lynn Jennings

Born
Jul 1, 1960 (66 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 10 Kilometres Road

Lynn Jennings is a United States middle-distance runner, born on July 1, 1960. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:08.84 in the 1500m, 4:24.14 in the Mile, 8:43.72 in the 3000m, 8:40.45 in the 3000m and 15:07.92 in the 5000m. She has earned 7 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:52.49
1999 season best4:24.49Jun 19, 1999 · Dedham, MA
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road31:06

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:52.49, 10 Kilometres Road 31:06, 1999 season best 4:24.49 (Jun 19, 1999, Dedham, MA (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 66 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mHelsinki 1990United States 1500 m all-time list4:08.841,136 pts–
MileOslo 1990United States Mile all-time list4:24.141,162 pts–
3000mIndoorNY 19908:40.451,196 pts–
5000mStockholm 1990United States 5000 m all-time list15:07.921,148 pts#499
10000mBarcelona 1992United States 10 000 m all-time list31:19.891,175 pts#288

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games––11

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19991500m 4:24.49–Jun 19, 1999Dedham, MA (USA)
199910000m 32:59.05–Jun 26, 1999Eugene, OR (USA)
199915Kilometr 50:05–Mar 6, 1999Jacksonville, FL (USA)
1999Semi 1:11:41–Mar 21, 1999New Bedford, MA (USA)
1999Marathon 2:38:37–Apr 19, 1999Boston Marathon
199810000m 34:09.86–Jun 19, 1998New Orleans, LA (USA)
19973000m 9:13.12–May 25, 1997Eugene, OR (USA)
199710Kilometr 32:20–Mar 29, 1997New Orleans, LA (USA)
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Lynn Jennings's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:52.49, set on Feb 19, 1995.

Lynn Jennings competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 10 Kilometres Road.

1999 season best: 4:24.49, set on Jun 19, 1999 in Dedham, MA (USA).

Lynn Jennings has won 1 Olympic Games medal.