About Glynis Penny
Born 1951. Glynis Penny is a British marathon runner.
Glynis Carol Penny née Goodburn (born 28 January 1951) is a retired long-distance runner from England.
Biography Born Glynis Goodburn, she married Keith Penny in 1974 and competed under her married name thereafter.
Penny finished second behind Penny Yule in the 1500 metres event at the 1976 WAAA Championships and second behind Cherry Hanson at the 1978 WAAA Championships.
Penny set her personal best (2:36:21) in the women's marathon on 17 April 1983, finishing in third place at the 1983 London Marathon.
Penny represented England marathon event, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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British athlete
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Glynis Penny was born on 28 January 1951.
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Glynis Penny is a marathon runner.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Glynis Penny. https://biography.guide/glynis-penny/
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