Jenny Barringer, Colorado: Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame, Class of 2022

The range of talent for Jenny Barringer seemed to have no boundaries, stretching from the 1500 to 5000 meters. But the sweet spot was certainly at 3000 meters – particularly with barriers and a water jump – the distance at which she won all of her four NCAA titles.

Barringer was particularly dominating in her senior year of 2009, when she was undefeated collegiately in track races of any distance and setting collegiate records in the 1500 meters, mile, 3000 meters, steeplechase and 5000 meters.

That season found a zenith when – in the span of two weeks – she set steeple CRs that sandwiched becoming the first collegiate woman to run sub-4 in the 1500 meters. She was named the first female winner of The Bowerman as collegiate track & field’s best athlete in 2009.