Paula Schnurr

Paula Schnurr

CanadaCanada
Born
Jan 15, 1964 (62 years old)
Birthplace
Kirkland Lake, Canada
Events
1500 m · Mile Short Track

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.

Personal best · 1500 m4:04.80
#485 all-time
1996 season best4:07.61Jun 2, 1996 · Abbotsford
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:33.95
Last competitionThe XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GAJul 31, 1996 · 4:29.67
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA

As of Nov 6, 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

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mVictoria 1996Canada 800 m all-time list2:03.741,097 pts–
1500mBarcelona 1992Canada 1500 m all-time list4:04.801,168 pts#485
MileGateshead 1994Canada Mile all-time list4:30.621,115 pts–
3000mOttawa 1989Canada 3000 m all-time list9:05.471,088 pts–
1500m-short-track19944:11.801,134 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorHamilton 19944:11.801,134 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1996800m 2:03.74–May 28, 1996Victoria (CAN)
19961500m 4:07.61–Jun 2, 1996Abbotsford (CAN)
19961500m-short-track 4:16.38–Jan 12, 1996–
19961500m-short-track Indoor4:16.38–Jan 12, 1996Hamilton (CAN) (i)
19951500m-short-track Indoor4:19.26–Mar 12, 1995IAAF World Indoor Championships
19951500m Indoor4:19.26–Mar 12, 1995IAAF World Indoor Championships
19941500m-short-track Indoor4:11.80–Jan 14, 1994Hamilton (CAN) (i)
19941500m-short-track 4:11.80–Jan 14, 1994–
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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.

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

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.