2016 CU Olympians

Jenny Simpson Bronze Medal
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Jenny Simpson

Jenny Simpson

  • Country:
    United States
  • Event:
    1500-Meters
  • Experience:
    Third Olympics
  • At CU:
    2005-09
  • Hometown:
    Ovideo, Fla.
  • High School:
    Oviedo
  • Competition dates: Aug. 12 (first round), Aug. 14 (semifinals) and Aug. 16 (finals)
  • Olympic experience: Competed in 2012 Games in London (made the semifinals in the 1,500) and the 2008 Games in Beijing (finished 9th in the steeplechase) 
  • About Jenny: While at CU, Simpson was a three-time NCAA champion in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and won the NCAA indoor 3,000 meters. ... She held the U.S. steeplechase record until Emma Coburn broke the mark in May 2016. ... In her Olympic event, the 1,500, Simpson is a three-time USATF Outdoor champion after winning the event at the U.S. Olympic Trials earlier this year. She won gold at 2011 World Championships and silver in 2013. 
(from Colorado.edu)
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