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Seventeen-year-old Jane Hedengren of Timpview High School in Utah has officially rewritten the record books — not once, but nine times. With a jaw-dropping sweep of U.S. high school national records across distances from 1500 meters to 5000 meters, Hedengren is now the most dominant high school distance runner in American history.
She’s not just winning races — she’s transforming what’s possible in high school distance running.
Jane Hedengren’s Record-Breaking Performances:
Event Time
1500m (mile-converted) 4:07.68
1600m 4:21.81
Mile (outdoor) 4:23.50
Mile (indoor) 4:26.14
3000m 8:40.99
3200m 9:14.65
2 Miles 9:17.75
5000m (mile-converted) 15:13.26
5000m (outdoor) 14:57.93
A Once-in-a-Generation Talent
Hedengren’s range is unprecedented — she dominates every distance she enters. Her 4:07 for the 1500m places her among the world’s best juniors, while her 14:57 5000m time would be competitive in professional fields. Whether it’s an indoor mile or a championship 5K, Jane is consistently delivering world-class performances.
Representing Timpview High School in Provo, Utah, Hedengren has emerged as a symbol of a new era — where high school runners are not just aiming for state titles but for global standards.
Elevating U.S. High School Running
Hedengren’s performances are being compared to the greatest names in prep history, but she’s creating a legacy that’s uniquely hers. She’s doing what no other American high school girl has done — excelling at every major track distance in a single season, and doing so with poise, grit, and an unmistakable drive.
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