Gang James
NigeriaActive- Events
- 5000 m · 10 Kilometres Road
Gang James is a Nigeria middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:52.25 in the 1500m, 8:40.94 in the 3000m, 14:01.62 in the 5000m, 30:54.50 in the 10000m and 9:54.19 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.
Personal best · 5000 m14:01.62
2026 season best14:01.62Jun 21, 2026 · Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo
National record14:01.625000 m
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road30:51
As of Oct 27, 2026: 5000 m 14:01.62, 10 Kilometres Road 30:51, 2026 season best 14:01.62 (Jun 21, 2026, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo (NGR)) · Last competition: CAA U18-U20 Region II Championships, Jul 4, 2026, 3:54.30 · National record (5000 m)
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:52.25 | – | Jun 20, 2026 | Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials |
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:01.62 | – | Jun 21, 2026 | Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:26.9h | – | Aug 2, 2025 | Nigerian Championships |
| 2025 | 10000m | 30:54.50 | – | Jul 31, 2025 | Nigerian Championships |
| 2024 | 3000m | 8:40.94 | – | Jun 17, 2024 | Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
| 2024 | 3000mSt | 9:54.19 | – | Feb 2, 2024 | Pre-Africa Games Meet, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja |
| 2024 | 5000m | 14:45.96 | – | Jun 18, 2024 | Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 30:51 | – | Feb 10, 2024 | Lagos 10K |