Francis James
NigeriaActive- Born
- Mar 15, 2007 (19 years old)
- Events
- 10 Kilometres Road · 5000 m
Francis James is a Nigeria long-distance runner, born on March 15, 2007. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 8:39.51 in the 3000m, 14:45.99 in the 5000m, 31:20.95 in the 10000m and 30:46 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road30:46
2026 season best14:50.56Jun 21, 2026 · Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo
Personal best · 5000 m14:45.99
Last competitionNigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games TrialsJun 21, 2026 · 14:50.56
As of Oct 27, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 30:46, 5000 m 14:45.99, 2026 season best 14:50.56 (Jun 21, 2026, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo (NGR)) · Last competition: Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials, Jun 21, 2026, 14:50.56 · 19 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:50.56 | – | Jun 21, 2026 | Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials |
| 2024 | 5000m | 14:45.99 | – | Jun 18, 2024 | Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 30:46 | – | May 25, 2024 | Okpekpe 10km Road Race |
| 2023 | 3000m | 8:39.51 | – | Feb 19, 2023 | Lagos Athletics Series League, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos |
| 2023 | 5000m | 15:03.35 | – | Mar 31, 2023 | AFN All Comers Competition |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 32:24 | – | May 27, 2023 | Okpekpe Road Race |
| 2022 | 10000m | 31:20.95 | – | Dec 4, 2022 | Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba (NGR) |