Jennifer Orr

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Jennifer Orr (third from left) at the 1972 Olympic Games

Jennifer Orr ( Jennifer Louise "Jenny" Orr, first marriage Frank, second marriage McConnell; born January 21, 1953 ) is a former Australian middle and long distance runner .

At the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, she was eighth over 1500 m and eliminated over 800 m in the preliminary run.

In 1974 she was seventh over 1500 m at the British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch .

She was four times Australian champion over 1500 m (1971-1974) and once over 3000 m .

Her son Daniel McConnell is a successful cyclist.

Personal bests

  • 800 m : 2: 04.46 min, August 31, 1972, Munich
  • 1500 m: 4: 08.06 min, September 4th 1972, Munich
  • 3000 m: 9: 29.3 min, February 16, 1974, Melbourne

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