Comfort James

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Comfort James

NigeriaNigeriaActive
Born
Sep 3, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Comfort James is a Nigeria sprinter, born on September 3, 2000. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.

Her personal bests include 25.61 in the 200m, 54.87 in the 400m, 2:04.45 in the 800m, 4:19.81 in the 1500m and 17:58.16 in the 5000m. She has earned 6 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Personal best · 800 m2:04.45
2026 season best2:05.70Apr 18, 2026 · Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:19.81
Last competitionNigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games TrialsJun 22, 2026 · 2:07.91
Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials

As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 2:04.45, 1500 m 4:19.81, 2026 season best 2:05.70 (Apr 18, 2026, Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan (NGR)) · Last competition: Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials, Jun 22, 2026, 2:07.91 · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mAbuja 2024Nigeria 200 m all-time list25.61887 pts––
400mIbadan 2026Nigeria 400 m all-time list54.871,018 pts––
800mDouala 2024Nigeria 800 m all-time list2:04.451,084 pts–#573
1500mBenin City 2024Nigeria 1500 m all-time list4:19.811,052 pts––
5000mPort Harcourt 2018Nigeria 5000 m all-time list17:58.16844 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 54.87–Apr 14, 2026MTN CHAMPS Grand Final
2026800m 2:05.70–Apr 18, 2026MTN CHAMPS Grand Final
2025800m 2:06.88–Jul 31, 2025Nigerian Championships
2024200m 25.61+0.1Feb 3, 2024Pre-Africa Games Meet, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja
2024400m 55.18–May 3, 2024MTN CHAMPS Grand Final, UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar
2024800m 2:04.45–Jun 23, 2024African Athletics Championships
20241500m 4:19.81–Jun 18, 2024Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
2023800m 2:07.96–Jul 5, 2023Nigerian Championships
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Comfort James's 800 m personal best is 2:04.45, set on Jun 23, 2024 in Stade Omnisport de JAPOMA, Douala (CMR).

Comfort James competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 2:05.70, set on Apr 18, 2026 in Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan (NGR). Last competition: Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials on Jun 22, 2026, 2:07.91.