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Regina Jacobs

1963 - Today

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Regina Jacobs (born August 28, 1963 in Los Angeles) is an American former middle-distance runner from Los Angeles. She had an extended career that included two IAAF World Championships in Athletics silver medals and an indoor world championship at the age of 39. Three months later, her career ended after winning what would have been a fifth straight National Championship in the 1500 meters when she was disqualified and banned for doping related to the BALCO scandal. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Regina Jacobs is the 5,690th most popular athlete, the 19,189th most popular biography from United States and the 689th most popular American Athlete.

Regina Jacobs is most famous for being an American middle-distance runner who specialized in the 1500 meters and 3000 meters events. She is known for her achievements in the 1990s, including multiple national championships and representing the United States in international competitions.

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Among people born in 1963, Regina Jacobs ranks 1,195. Before her are Jon Koncak, Paul James, Rebecca Twigg, Sumalatha, Shock G, Laura Davies, and George Hickenlooper. After her are Simon Armitage, Raymond Stevens, Oby Ezekwesili, Dean Ward, and Vijay Raaz.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Regina Jacobs ranks 19,197 out of 20,380. Before her are Misty Upham (1982), Desirae Krawczyk (1994), Chandler Parsons (1988), Maria Bartiromo (1967), Krayzie Bone (1973), and Edoardo Ballerini (1970). After her are Jerry Finn (1969), Sheryl Swoopes (1971), Diane Dixon (1964), A. J. Langer (1974), Win Butler (1980), and Shane Harper (1993).

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Among ATHLETES In United States

Among athletes born in United States, Regina Jacobs ranks 692. Before her are Dan Beery (1975), Kim Rhode (1979), Joe Jacobi (1969), Lashinda Demus (1983), Angelica Moser (1997), Darvis Patton (1977), Elana Meyers (1984), Mike Rodgers (1985), and Jenny Kallur (1981). After her are Diane Dixon (1964), Danny Harris (1965), and Tori Bowie (1990).

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