Jennings, Lynn (1960–)
Jennings, Lynn (1960–)
American distance runner. Born July 1, 1960, in Princeton, NJ; grew up in MA.
At Barcelona Olympics, won a bronze medal in the 10,000 meters (1992); won 9 US National Cross-Country championships; won World Cross-Country championships (1990, 1991, 1992); competed in 2 more Olympics. Inducted into National Distance Running Hall of Fame.
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