Jenny Barringer, 24, Colorado Springs, CO

Jenny Barringer, 24
  • 2008 Olympian in steeplechase
  • Set collegiate 3000m indoor record (8:42.03) at 2009 NCAA Championships
  • Also, set NCAA indoor record in the mile (4:25.91) and 5000m (15:01.70) earlier in the year
  • Collegiate outdoor record holder in the 1500m (3:59.90), 3000m steeplechase (9:12.50) and 5000m (15:05.25)
  • U.S. 3000m steeplechase record holder (9:12.50) set at 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Germany
  • Nominated for USATF Jesse Owens Award, 2009
  • U.S. leader in 3000m and 3000m steeplechase in 2009, #2 in 1500m and 5000m
  • Third American woman in history to run under 4:00 in the 1500m with a 3:59.09 at the Nike Prefontaine Classic
  • Finished athletic eligibility at Colorado rather than turning pro after her Olympic success
  • Won 2009 Big 12 individual cross country title
  • Link to her Colorado athlete bio
  • Sponsored by New Balance
  • Injured most of 2010