Alex James

Alex James

CanadaCanada
Born
Jan 1, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
1500 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Alex James is a Canada middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1996. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:55.73 in the 800m, 3:47.45 in the 1500m, 8:43.61 in the 3000m, 8:18.88 in the 3000m and 15:03.84 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Canada.

Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:49.52
2024 season best1:10:00May 5, 2024 · Vancouver
2024 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:18.88
Last competitionBMO Vancouver Marathon - Half Marathon & 8kmMay 5, 2024 · 1:10:00
BMO Vancouver Marathon - Half Marathon & 8km

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:49.52, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:18.88, 2024 season best 1:10:00 (May 5, 2024, Vancouver (CAN)) · Last competition: BMO Vancouver Marathon - Half Marathon & 8km, May 5, 2024, 1:10:00 · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mCalgary 2014Canada 800 m all-time list1:55.73869 pts–
1500mCalgary 2021Canada 1500 m all-time list3:47.451,009 pts–
3000m2013Canada 3000 m all-time list8:43.61816 pts–
3000mIndoorWinnipeg 20158:18.88968 pts–
5000mCA 2014Canada 5000 m all-time list15:03.84799 pts–
SemiVancouver 2024Canada Half Marathon all-time list1:10:00818 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024Semi 1:10:00–May 5, 2024BMO Vancouver Marathon - Half Marathon & 8km
20221500m Indoor3:49.52–Mar 5, 2022Thompson Arena, London (CAN) (i)
20221500m-short-track Indoor3:49.52–Mar 5, 2022Thompson Arena, London (CAN) (i)
20221500m-short-track 3:49.52–Mar 5, 2022–
20211500m 3:47.45–Jul 14, 2021Foothills Athletic Park, Calgary (CAN)
20201500m-short-track Indoor3:52.15–Feb 22, 2020Field House, Saskatoon (CAN) (i)
20201500m Indoor3:52.15–Feb 22, 2020Field House, Saskatoon (CAN) (i)
20201500m-short-track 3:52.15–Feb 22, 2020–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Alex James's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:49.52, set on Mar 5, 2022.

Alex James competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2024 season best: 1:10:00, set on May 5, 2024 in Vancouver (CAN). Last competition: BMO Vancouver Marathon - Half Marathon & 8km on May 5, 2024, 1:10:00.