Jenny Adams
American track and field athlete
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Jenny Adams (born July 8, 1978) is an American former track and field athlete who specialized in the 100 metres hurdles.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 8, 1978 Tomball, Texas, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Club | Houston Cougars |
Adams was an All-American hurdler and jumper for the Houston Cougars track and field team, winning the long jump at the 2000 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships and 2001 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.[1][2][3]
At the 2001 World Championships in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, she achieved her personal best time (12.63 seconds) and competed in the long jump as well. Her personal best in that event is 6.64 m (21 ft 9+1⁄4 in).
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States | |||||
| 2000 | NACAC U-25 Championships | Monterrey, Mexico | 1st | 100 m hurdles | 13.54 (wind: -1.8 m/s) |
| 1st | Long jump | 6.34m (wind: +2.0 m/s) | |||
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 5th | 100 m hurdles | 12.63 (wind: +2.0 m/s) |
| 12th (q)[4] | Long jump | 6.48m | |||
| Goodwill Games | Brisbane, Australia | 2nd | 100 m hurdles | 12.87 | |
| 2002 | IAAF Grand Prix Final | Paris, France | 5th | 100 m hurdles | 12.88 (wind: +0.1 m/s) |
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 6th | 100 m hurdles | 12.77 (wind: -0.2 m/s) |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 4th | 100 m hurdles | 12.78 (wind: +1.3 m/s) | |
| 2004 | World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 2nd | 100 m hurdles | 12.68 (wind: +1.0 m/s) |
