| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 July 1974 Syracuse, New York |
| Height | 5-3 |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Event(s) | 5000 m, 10,000 m, cross country, marathon |
| College/university team | Villanova University |
| Coached by | Terence Mahon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| World finals | 2007 5000 m, 7th |
| Olympic finals | 2008 5000 m, 14th |
| Personal best(s) |
1,500 m: 4:09.52 |
Jennifer ("Jen") Rhines (born July 1, 1974 in Syracuse, New York) is an American long-distance runner who competes in track, cross country and road running events. She has competed in three different Summer Olympics.
Rhines attended Villanova University as an undergraduate. She competed in the women's 10,000 meters race at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and finished 16th with a time of 31:26.66. In the 2004 Athens Olympics, she competed in the women's marathon and finished the race in 34th place with a time of 2:43:52.[1]
Rhines qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games by placing second in the 5000 meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials.[2] She finished 14th in the 5000m Beijing final with a time of 16:34.63.[1] Rhines won the 2011 USA Half marathon title, with a time of 1:11:14 in Houston, TX.[3]
She was the first American to finish at the 2011 Carlsbad 5000, coming third in a time of 15:37 minutes for the 5 km race.[4]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the United States | ||||
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 16th | 31:26.66 |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 34th | 2:43:52 |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, China | 35th | DNF |