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Penny Werthner-Bales

Penny Werthner-Bales

CANCANWomen
Birth dateJul 5, 1951
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Penny Werthner-Bales is a Canada middle-distance runner, born on July 5, 1951. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:01.5h in the 800m, 4:08.14 in the 1500m, 9:03.50 in the 3000m and 2:38.4h in the 1000m. She has earned 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Canada.

Key facts
1500 m
4:08.14
#933 all-time
800 m
2:01.5h
1980 season best
9:03.50
Aug 16, 1980 · De Baandert, Sittard (NED)
1980 season best
Age
75 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 1500 m 4:08.14 (#933 all-time), 800 m 2:01.5h, 1980 season best 9:03.50 (Aug 16, 1980, De Baandert, Sittard (NED)) · 75 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1980
3000m
9:03.50-Aug 16, 1980-De Baandert, Sittard (NED)
1979
1000m
2:41.58-Aug 17, 1979
↓
Berlin (GER)
1979
1500m
4:12.74-Aug 15, 1979
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1978
800m
2:01.5h-Aug 20, 1978-Nice (FRA)
1978
1000m
2:38.4h-Aug 18, 1978
↓
Berlin (GER)
1978
1500m
4:08.14-Aug 12, 1978
↓
Edmonton (CAN)
1977
1500m
4:14.6h-Sep 2, 1977
↓
Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf (GER)
1976
1500m
4:10.6h-Jul 3, 1976
↓
London (GBR)

1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:03.50-Aug 16IAAF World Championships, De Baandert, Sittard
3000m
9:05.80-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, De Baandert, Sittard

1979

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:41.58-Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
1500m
4:12.74-Aug 15Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich

1978

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:02.2HT-Sep 7Koblenz
800m
2:01.5HT-Aug 20Nice Nikaďa, Nice
1000m
2:38.4HT-Aug 18Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
1500m
4:08.15-Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
1500m
4:08.14-Aug 12Edmonton Commonwealth Games, Edmonton
1500m
4:17.2HT-Jun 28Helsinki
1500m
4:12.4HT-Jun 22Köln

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:14.6HT-Sep 2Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup, Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf
1500m
4:18.17-Jul 4Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1976

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:18.19-Jul 28The XXI Olympic Games
1500m
4:10.6HT-Jul 3London
1500m
4:14.7HT-Jun 30Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo

Honours

🥉

Edmonton Commonwealth Games

1500 Metres

1978
🥉

Edmonton Commonwealth Games

1500 Metres

1978
5

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

1500 Metres

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Penny Werthner-Bales's 1500 m personal best?

Penny Werthner-Bales's 1500 m personal best is 4:08.14, set on Aug 12, 1978 in Edmonton (CAN), #933 on the all-time list.

Which events does Penny Werthner-Bales compete in?

Penny Werthner-Bales competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

How did Penny Werthner-Bales perform in 1980?

1980 season best: 9:03.50, set on Aug 16, 1980 in De Baandert, Sittard (NED).