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Randy Jackson

Randy Jackson

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Birth dateFeb 8, 1958
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Randy Jackson is a United States long-distance runner, born on February 8, 1958. He competes primarily in the 5000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 13:47.50 in the 5000m and 8:22.81 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:22.81
#495 all-time
5000 m
13:47.50
1984 season best
8:29.95
May 19, 1984 · Knoxville, TN (USA)
1984 season best
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:22.81 (#495 all-time), 5000 m 13:47.50, 1984 season best 8:29.95 (May 19, 1984, Knoxville, TN (USA)) · 68 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1984
3000mSt
8:29.95-May 19, 1984
↑
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1984
5000m
13:47.50-May 5, 1984-Eugene, OR (USA)
1983
3000mSt
8:35.92-Jun 26, 1983
↑
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1982
3000mSt
8:32.4h-May 22, 1982
↑
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1982
CrossCount
36:37.5-Mar 21, 1982-10th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1981
3000mSt
8:35.3h-Jun 19, 1981
↑
Sacramento, CA (USA)
1980
3000mSt
8:22.81-Jun 7, 1980
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
1979
3000mSt
8:30.69-Jun 2, 1979
↑
Champaign NCAA Championships
1978
3000mSt
8:36.7h-Jun 3, 1978
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.95-May 19Knoxville, TN
5000m
13:47.50-May 5Eugene, OR
3000mSt
8:38.8HT-Apr 28Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.92-Jun 26Los Angeles, CA

1982

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:32.4HT-May 22Knoxville, TN
CrossCount
36:37.5-Mar 2110th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.3HT-Jun 19Sacramento TAC Championships, Sacramento, CA

1980

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:28.87-Jun 28-
3000mSt
8:28.37-Jun 25-
3000mSt
8:22.81-Jun 7Austin NCAA Championships, Austin, TX

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:30.69-Jun 2Champaign NCAA Championships

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:36.7HT-Jun 3Eugene NCAA, Eugene, OR

Honours

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Austin NCAA Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1980
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Randy Jackson's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Randy Jackson's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:22.81, set on Jun 7, 1980 in Austin, TX (USA), #495 on the all-time list.

Which events does Randy Jackson compete in?

Randy Jackson competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.

How did Randy Jackson perform in 1984?

1984 season best: 8:29.95, set on May 19, 1984 in Knoxville, TN (USA).