Emma James

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Events
1500 m

Emma James is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:14.83 in the 800m, 4:33.79 in the 1500m, 5:11.68 in the Mile, 16:36.56 in the 5000m and 35:52.97 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m4:33.79
2026 season best4:33.79Mar 20, 2026 · Irwin Belk TF Center, Charlotte, NC
2026 season best
Last competitionSouthern Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipMay 12, 2026 · 35:52.97
Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship

As of Nov 15, 2026: 1500 m 4:33.79, 2026 season best 4:33.79 (Mar 20, 2026, Irwin Belk TF Center, Charlotte, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship, May 12, 2026, 35:52.97

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNC 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:14.83912 pts––
1500mNC 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:33.79950 pts––
MileIndoorSC 20245:11.68865 pts––
5000mNC 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:36.56984 pts––
10000mNC 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list35:52.97943 pts–#868
mile-short-trackIndoorSC 20245:11.68865 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:14.83–Mar 21, 2026Charlotte 49er Classic
20261500m 4:33.79–Mar 20, 2026Charlotte 49er Classic
20265000m 16:36.56–Apr 10, 2026Duke Invitational
20265000m Indoor16:51.22–Feb 13, 2026Indoor Music City Challenge
202610000m 35:52.97–May 12, 2026Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship
20241500m 4:46.13–May 6, 2024Big South Conference Championships, Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC
2024Mile Indoor5:11.68–Jan 26, 2024Bob Pollock Invitational
2024mile-short-track Indoor5:11.68–Jan 26, 2024Bob Pollock Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Emma James's 1500 m personal best is 4:33.79, set on Mar 20, 2026 in Irwin Belk TF Center, Charlotte, NC (USA).

Emma James competes in the 1500 m.

2026 season best: 4:33.79, set on Mar 20, 2026 in Irwin Belk TF Center, Charlotte, NC (USA). Last competition: Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship on May 12, 2026, 35:52.97.