Jenny Simpson

Jenny Simpson
Jenny Simpson at the 2016 Olympic Trials
Personal information
Birth nameJennifer Mae Barringer
Born (1986-08-23) August 23, 1986 (age 38)
Webster City, Iowa, U.S.
Home townOviedo, Florida, U.S.
Boulder, Colorado, U.S.
Employer(s)Puma (2022–)
New Balance (2010–2022)
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight110 lb (50 kg)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportTrack and field
Event(s)1500 m, 3000 m, 5000 m, Steeplechase
College teamColorado Buffaloes
Turned pro2010
Coached byMark Wetmore
Retired2024
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Rio de Janeiro 1500 m
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2011 Daegu 1500 m
Silver medal – second place 2013 Moscow 1500 m
Silver medal – second place 2017 London 1500 m
Diamond League
First place 2014 1500 m

Jennifer Simpson (née Barringer; born August 23, 1986) is a retired American middle- and long-distance runner. She won the gold medal in the 1500 meters at the 2011 World Championships, silvers at the 2013 and 2017 World Championships, and a bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Simpson is a former American record holder for the 3000 metres steeplechase. She represented the United States at the 2008 Beijing, 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics. She was the 2014 Diamond League 1500 m winner. Simpson won 11 individual American national titles. She is a four-time individual NCAA Division I champion.