Irine James

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Aug 17, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Irine James is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on August 17, 2005. She competes primarily in the 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 9:59.91 in the 3000m and 16:14.26 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 m16:14.26
2026 season best16:14.26Jun 18, 2026 · Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Personal best · 3000 m9:59.91
Last competitionKenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, NairobiJun 18, 2026 · 16:14.26

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 16:14.26, 3000 m 9:59.91, 2026 season best 16:14.26 (Jun 18, 2026, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Jun 18, 2026, 16:14.26 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mNairobi 2022Kenya 3000 m all-time list9:59.91914 pts––
5000mNairobi 2026Kenya 5000 m all-time list16:14.261,024 pts–#757

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 16:14.26–Jun 18, 2026Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
20255000m 16:48.22–Jun 27, 2025Kenyan Championships
2025CrossCount 37:36–Oct 25, 2025Kenya Trials for World Cross Country Championships, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
20245000m 17:57.07–Jan 27, 20243rd AK Track And Field Weekend Meeting
20223000m 9:59.91–Jul 1, 2022Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
20213000m 10:18.46–Jul 1, 2021Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Irine James's 5000 m personal best is 16:14.26, set on Jun 18, 2026 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN).

Irine James competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 16:14.26, set on Jun 18, 2026 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Jun 18, 2026, 16:14.26.