Ava James
United KingdomActive- Born
- Jul 22, 2008 (18 years old)
- Events
- 2000 Metres Short Track · 3000 m steeplechase
Ava James is a United Kingdom steeplechase runner, born on July 22, 2008. She competes primarily in the 3000mSt and 2000Metres.
Her personal bests include 10:06.78 in the 3000mSt and 6:44.37 in the 2000Metres. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track6:44.37
2026 season best10:06.78May 17, 2026 · Loughborough University Track, Loughborough
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:06.78
Last competitionWorld Athletics U20 ChampionshipsAug 5, 2026 · 10:15.16
As of Nov 12, 2026: 2000 Metres Short Track 6:44.37, 3000 m steeplechase 10:06.78, 2026 season best 10:06.78 (May 17, 2026, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR)) · Last competition: World Athletics U20 Championships, Aug 5, 2026, 10:15.16 · 18 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
2000MetresBanská Bystrica 20246:44.37––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 10:06.78 | – | May 17, 2026 | Loughborough International |
| 2025 | 1500m-short-track | 5:08.41 | – | Jul 12, 2025 | ESAA English Schools Championships |
| 2025 | 3000mSt | 10:55.45 | – | Jun 7, 2025 | British Milers Club Grand Prix, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham - National Events |
| 2024 | 1500m-short-track | 4:49.48 | – | Aug 31, 2024 | UK School Games National Final, Paula Radcliffe Stadium, Loughborough |
| 2024 | 3000mSt | 4:52.39 | – | Jul 27, 2024 | England Athletics U15/U17 Open Champs, Senior & U20 Combined Events Champs & UK CE Champs, JNR Para, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - UK Combined Events Championships |
| 2024 | 2000Metres | 6:44.37 | – | Jul 18, 2024 | European Athletics U18 Championships, Banská Bystrica |