Jane Wipf (born April 10, 1958) is a retired female long-distance runner from the United States. She won the inaugural 1981 edition of the Enschede Marathon, clocking a total time of 2:38:21.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States | |||||
| 1981 | Boston Marathon | Boston, United States | 11th | Marathon | 2:38:28 [1] |
| Enschede Marathon | Enschede, Netherlands | 1st | Marathon | 2:38:21 [1] | |
| Tokyo Marathon | Tokyo, Japan | 2nd | Marathon | 2:38:20 [1] | |
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