Jim Svenøy (born 22 April 1972, in Fræna) is a retired Norwegian athlete who specialized in the 3000 metre steeplechase.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Norway | |||||
| 1990 | World Junior Championships | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | 18th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 9:07.46 |
| 1991 | European Junior Championships | Thessaloniki, Greece | 3rd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:50.02 |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 19th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:29.34 |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 7th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:28.12 |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 20th (sf) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:40.53 |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 8th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:23.39 |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 7th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:14.80 (NR) |
| 1998 | European Indoor Championships | Valencia, Spain | 13th (h) | 3000 m | 8:03.00 |
| European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 3rd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:18.97 | |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 19th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:23.05 |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 9th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:27.20 |
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 18th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:35.71 |
| 2002 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | 17th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:38.85 |
