Paula Schnurr

CANWomen

Birth dateJan 15, 1964

BirthplaceKirkland Lake, Canada

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Paula Schnurr (born January 15, 1964, in Kirkland Lake, Ontario) is a retired Canadian middle-distance runner who competed primarily in the 1500 meters. She represented her country at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics as well as two indoor World Championships. In addition, she won the silver medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games.

Key facts

1500 m

4:04.80

#485 all-time

Mile Short Track

4:33.95

1996 season best

4:07.61

Jun 2, 1996 · Abbotsford (CAN)

1996 season best

Last competition

The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA

Jul 31, 1996 · 4:29.67

The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA

Age

62 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 1500 m 4:04.80 (#485 all-time), Mile Short Track 4:33.95, 1996 season best 4:07.61 (Jun 2, 1996, Abbotsford (CAN)) · Last competition: The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA, Jul 31, 1996, 4:29.67 · 62 years old

Personal bests

2:03.74

4:04.80

4:30.62

9:05.47

4:11.80

2:41.70

2:41.70

4:33.95

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1996	800m	2:03.74	-	May 28, 1996	-	Victoria (CAN)
1996	1500m	4:07.61	-	Jun 2, 1996	↑	Abbotsford (CAN)
1996	1500m-short-track	4:16.38	-	Jan 12, 1996	↓	Hamilton (CAN) (i)
1995	1500m	4:19.26	-	Mar 12, 1995	↑	IAAF World Indoor Championships
1995	1500m-short-track	4:19.26	-	Mar 12, 1995	↓	IAAF World Indoor Championships
1994	1500m-short-track	4:11.80	-	Jan 14, 1994	↓	Hamilton (CAN) (i)
1994	1500m	4:13.38	-	Jul 4, 1994	↑	Hamilton (CAN) (i)
1994	Mile	4:30.62	-	Jul 1, 1994	↑	Gateshead (GBR)
1994	CrossCount	21:45	-	Mar 26, 1994	-	22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1993	1000m	2:41.70	-	Jan 16, 1993	-	North York (USA) (i)
1993	1000m-short-track	2:41.70	-	Jan 16, 1993	-	North York (USA) (i)
1993	1500m	4:11.97	-	Mar 13, 1993	↑	IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1993	1500m-short-track	4:11.97	-	Mar 13, 1993	↓	IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1993	mile-short-track	4:33.95	-	Feb 5, 1993	-	New York, NY (USA) (i)
1993	Mile	4:33.95	-	Feb 5, 1993	↑	New York, NY (USA) (i)
1992	1500m	4:04.80	-	Aug 6, 1992	↑	Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1989	1500m	4:16.12	-	Jul 16, 1989	↑	Casablanca (MAR)
1989	3000m	9:05.47	-	Aug 4, 1989	-	Ottawa (CAN)
1988	1500m	4:09.80	-	Jun 8, 1988	↑	Victoria (CAN)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:29.67	-	Jul 31	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1500m	4:29.67	-	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1500m	4:10.55	-	Jun 22	Montreal Canadian Championships
1500m	4:07.61	-	Jun 2	Harry Jerome Classic, Abbotsford
1500m	4:11.77	-	May 30	Port Alberni
800m	2:03.74	-	May 28	Victoria
1500m	4:20.03	-	May 18	Atlanta GP, Atlanta, GA
1500m	4:14.40	-	Apr 26	Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
1500m-short-track	4:16.38	-	Jan 12	Hamilton Indoor International, Hamilton (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m-short-track	4:19.26	-	Mar 12	IAAF World Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track	4:19.26	-	Mar 10	IAAF World Indoor Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:13.38	-	Jul 4	Linz Zipfer Meeting, Linz
Mile	4:30.62	-	Jul 1	Gateshead Games, Gateshead
CrossCount	21:45	-	Mar 26	22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1500m-short-track	4:11.80	-	Jan 14	Hamilton (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m-short-track	4:23.66	-	Mar 14	IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1500m-short-track	4:11.97	-	Mar 13	IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1500m-short-track	4:23.66	-	Mar 12	IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1500m-short-track	4:11.97	-	Mar 12	IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
mile-short-track	4:33.95	-	Feb 5	Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
1000m-short-track	2:41.70	-	Jan 16	North York (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:04.80	-	Aug 6	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
1500m	4:09.99	-	Aug 5	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	9:05.47	-	Aug 4	Ottawa
1500m	4:16.12	-	Jul 16	Casablanca Francophone Games, Casablanca

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:09.80	-	Jun 8	Victoria
1500m	4:15.09	-	May 22	Knoxville, TN
1500m	4:17.44	-	May 8	Columbus, OH

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Paula Schnurr's 1500 m personal best?

Paula Schnurr's 1500 m personal best is 4:04.80, set on Aug 6, 1992 in Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP), #485 on the all-time list.

Which events does Paula Schnurr compete in?

Paula Schnurr competes in the 1500 m and Mile Short Track.

How did Paula Schnurr perform in 1996?

1996 season best: 4:07.61, set on Jun 2, 1996 in Abbotsford (CAN). Last competition: The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA on Jul 31, 1996, 4:29.67.

Paula Schnurr

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1996

1995

1994

1993

1992

1989

1988

Honours

Frequently asked questions