Cyndy Poor

Cyndy Poor ran for the San Jose State Cindergals, UC Davis, and Athletes in Action. In 1976 she set the American record in the 1,500 metres with 4:07.32, and was the AAU indoor champion at 880 yards in 1977. She twice represented the US in dual meets against the Soviet Union, and in 1975 ran in the International Cross-Country Championships, where she placed 27th. Poor made the 1976 Olympic team in both the 800 and 1,500 metres. The 800 was considered her better event, but she won the Olympic Trials in the 1,500, while placing second in the 800, and elected to skip the shorter event at the Olympics. Poor married and later worked as a volunteer track coach as Cyndy Jensen.

Personal Bests: 400 – 55.7 (1973); 800 – 2:00.15 (1976); 1,500 – 4:06.83 (1976); 3,000 – 9:24.1 (1975).