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Ava James

GBRGBRWomen
Birth dateJul 22, 2008
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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.

Key facts
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)
2026 season best
Last competition
World Athletics U20 Championships
Aug 5, 2026 · 10:15.16
World Athletics U20 Championships
Age
18 years old

As of Sep 26, 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

PB

Personal bests

10:06.78
2000Metres
6:44.37

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

4 performances

2024

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m-short-track
4:49.48-Aug 31UK School Games National Final, Paula Radcliffe Stadium, Loughborough
1500m-short-track
4:52.39-Jul 26England Athletics U15/U17 Open Champs, Senior & U20 Combined Events Champs & UK CE Champs, JNR Para, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - UK Combined Events Championships
2000Metres
6:44.37-Jul 20European Athletics U18 Championships, Banská Bystrica
3000mSt
6:44.37-Jul 19European Athletics U18 Championships, Banská Bystrica
2000Metres
6:44.37-Jul 18European Athletics U18 Championships, Banská Bystrica
2000Metres
6:50.69-Jun 22British Milers Club Grand Prix
3000mSt
6:50.69-Jun 22British Milers Club Grand Prix
3000mSt
6:45.84-Jun 2Sussex AA Masters Field Champs with Sussex AA Steeplchase Champs & Open 100m/800m/1500m, K2 Track, Crawley
2000Metres
6:45.84-Jun 2Sussex AA Masters Field Champs with Sussex AA Steeplchase Champs & Open 100m/800m/1500m, K2 Track, Crawley

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ava James's 2000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Ava James's 2000 Metres Short Track personal best is 6:44.37, set on Jul 18, 2024 in Banská Bystrica (SVK).

Which events does Ava James compete in?

Ava James competes in the 2000 Metres Short Track and 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Ava James perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 10:06.78, set on May 17, 2026 in Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR). Last competition: World Athletics U20 Championships on Aug 5, 2026, 10:15.16.