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Jamaal James
TTOMenBirth dateSep 4, 1988
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Jamaal James is a Trinidad & Tobago sprinter, born on September 4, 1988. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
His personal bests include 10.75 in the 100m, 24.01 in the 200m, 48.01 in the 400m, 1:46.57 in the 800m and 3:49.00 in the 1500m. He has earned 6 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Trinidad & Tobago.
Key facts
800 Metres Short Track
1:47.66
Age
38 years old
As of Sep 15, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:47.66, 2018 season best 50.05 (Jan 20, 2018, Port-of-Spain (TTO)) · 38 years old
PB
Personal bests
10.75
24.01
48.01
1:46.57
3:49.00
3:06.02
1:47.66
3:14.75
7:28.75
9:51.85
7.20
49.29
24.01
37.59
37.59
1:19.58
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 400m | 50.05 | - | Jan 20, 2018 | ↓ | Port-of-Spain (TTO) |
| 2018 | 800m | 1:49.39 | - | Feb 18, 2018 | ↑ | Port-of-Spain (TTO) |
| 2017 | 600m | 1:19.58 | - | Feb 19, 2017 | - | Marabella (TTO) |
| 2017 | 800m | 1:48.52 | - | Jul 19, 2017 | ↑ | Liège (BEL) |
| 2016 | 800m | 1:48.59 | - | Jun 12, 2016 | ↑ | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2015 | 800m | 1:47.07 | - | Aug 9, 2015 | ↑ | San José (CRC) |
| 2014 | 60m | 7.20 | - | Jan 11, 2014 | ↓ | New Haven, CT (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 800m | 1:47.06 | - | Jul 11, 2014 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 3:50.71 | - | Mar 22, 2014 | ↓ | Port-of-Spain (TTO) |
| 2013 | 60m | 7.35 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 800m | 1:46.57 | - | Jul 27, 2013 | ↑ | Ninove (BEL) |
| 2013 | 1500m | 3:53.30 | - | Apr 6, 2013 | ↓ | Princeton, NJ (USA) |
| 2012 | 60m | 7.28 | - | Jan 7, 2012 | ↓ | West Point, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 200m-short-track | 24.01 | - | Feb 23, 2012 | - | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 200m | 24.01 | - | Feb 23, 2012 | - | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 800m | 1:46.88 | - | Jun 9, 2012 | ↑ | West Chester, PA (USA) |
| 2012 | 800m-short-track | 1:47.66 | - | Feb 11, 2012 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 4x400m | 3:14.20 | - | Apr 7, 2012 | ↓ | Princeton, NJ (USA) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 3:49.00 | - | Apr 6, 2012 | ↓ | Princeton, NJ (USA) |
| 2011 | 60m | 7.1h | - | Dec 9, 2011 | ↓ | Bronx, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 300m | 37.59 | - | Dec 3, 2011 | - | Providence, RI (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 300m-short-track | 37.59 | - | Dec 3, 2011 | - | Providence, RI (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 400m | 49.79 | - | Apr 16, 2011 | ↓ | Coral Gables, FL (USA) |
| 2011 | 800m | 1:47.72 | - | Aug 13, 2011 | ↑ | Kessel-Lo (BEL) |
| 2010 | 400m | 48.03 | - | Jul 3, 2010 | ↓ | Port-of-Spain (TTO) |
| 2010 | 800m | 1:48.33 | - | Jun 5, 2010 | ↑ | Nashville, TN (USA) |
| 2010 | 800m-short-track | 1:48.73 | - | Feb 12, 2010 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 4x400m | 3:06.02 | - | Apr 23, 2010 | ↓ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2010 | 4x400Metre | 3:14.75 | - | Jan 30, 2010 | - | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 4x800Metre | 7:28.75 | - | Apr 24, 2010 | - | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2010 | DistanceMe | 9:51.85 | - | Apr 3, 2010 | - | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2009 | 100m | 10.75 | +0.6 | Jun 19, 2009 | - | Port-of-Spain (TTO) |
| 2009 | 800m | 1:48.86 | - | Apr 11, 2009 | ↑ | Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 2009 | 800m-short-track | 1:49.85 | - | Feb 7, 2009 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | 400m | 48.43 | - | Apr 12, 2008 | ↓ | Baton Rouge, LA (USA) |
| 2008 | 800m | 1:47.91 | - | May 18, 2008 | ↑ | Auburn, AL (USA) |
| 2008 | 800m-short-track | 1:48.73 | - | Mar 2, 2008 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 400m | 48.01 | - | Mar 31, 2007 | ↓ | Baton Rouge, LA (USA) |
| 2007 | 400m-short-track | 49.29 | - | Jan 20, 2007 | - | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 800m | 1:47.00 | - | May 13, 2007 | ↑ | Tuscaloosa, AL (USA) |
| 2007 | 800m-short-track | 1:48.58 | - | Mar 9, 2007 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 800m | 1:48.62 | - | Jul 27, 2006 | ↑ | Cartagena de Indias (COL) |
| 2006 | 4x400m | 3:08.27 | - | Aug 19, 2006 | ↓ | Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing |
| 2005 | 800m | 1:50.31 | - | Jul 15, 2005 | ↑ | Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, Marrakech |
| 2004 | 800m | 1:53.93 | - | Jun 27, 2004 | ↑ | Coatzacoalcos (MEX) |
2018
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:49.39 | - | Feb 18 | Port-of-Spain Pre-Commonwealth Meet, Port-of-Spain |
400m | 50.05 | - | Jan 20 | Port-of-Spain NGC/NAAA Series, Port-of-Spain |
2017
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:48.52 | - | Jul 19 | Liège Meeting international de la province de Liège, Liège |
800m | 1:49.48 | - | Jul 15 | Ninove Memorial Geert Rasschaert, Ninove |
800m | 1:48.64 | - | Jul 9 | Bruxelles Grand Prix, Bruxelles |
800m | 1:49.98 | - | Jul 1 | Hamilton Bermuda Invitational, Hamilton |
800m | 1:49.38 | - | Jun 25 | Trinidad & Tobago Championships, Port-of-Spain |
800m | 1:53.43 | - | Jun 23 | Trinidad & Tobago Championships, Port-of-Spain |
800m | 1:51.50 | - | Jun 4 | St. George's Whitsuntide Games, St. George's |
800m | 1:51.32 | - | May 13 | Arima Abilene Track Classic, Arima |
800m | 1:52.68 | - | Apr 9 | Bacolet Falcon Games, Bacolet, Scarborough |
600m | 1:19.58 | - | Feb 19 | Marabella |
2016
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:49.72 | - | Jul 9 | Kortrijk Guldensporenmeeting, Kortrijk |
800m | 1:49.63 | - | Jul 3 | Lokeren Grote Prijs, Lokeren |
800m | 1:51.91 | - | Jul 2 | Mouscron |
800m | 1:50.16 | - | Jun 25 | Trinidad & Tobago Championships, Port-of-Spain |
800m | 1:51.76 | - | Jun 24 | Trinidad & Tobago Championships, Port-of-Spain |
800m | 1:48.59 | - | Jun 12 | Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR - Elite Event |
800m | 1:49.88 | - | Jun 2 | Concord Adrian Martinez Classic, Concord, MA |
800m | 1:51.32 | - | Apr 22 | Hamilton Bermuda Invitational, Hamilton |
800m | 1:48.66 | - | Apr 1 | Gainesville Florida Relays, Gainesville, FL |
2015
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:47.07 | - | Aug 9 | San José NACAC Open Championships, San José |
800m | 1:50.69 | - | Aug 7 | San José NACAC Open Championships, San José |
800m | 1:49.36 | - | Jun 28 | Trinidad & Tobago Championships, Port-of-Spain |
800m | 1:50.44 | - | Jun 27 | Trinidad & Tobago Championships, Port-of-Spain |
800m | 1:52.48 | - | May 24 | Port-of-Spain Hampton Games, Port-of-Spain |
800m | 1:52.83 | - | May 14 | Los Angeles Hoka One One Distance Classic, Los Angeles, CA |
800m | 1:54.67 | - | Apr 26 | Port-of-Spain Sunrise Meet, Port-of-Spain |
2014
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:00.58 | - | Nov 27 | Veracruz CAC Games, Veracruz |
800m | 1:51.62 | - | Jul 29 | Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow |
800m | 1:47.20 | - | Jul 15 | Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern |
800m | 1:47.06 | - | Jul 11 | Dublin Morton Games, Dublin |
800m | 1:48.57 | - | Jun 22 | Trinidad & Tobago Championships, Port-of-Spain |
800m | 1:51.95 | - | Jun 21 | Trinidad & Tobago Championships, Port-of-Spain |
800m | 1:48.88 | - | May 30 | West Chester John Hay Memorial Distance Festival, West Chester, PA |
800m | 1:49.75 | - | May 7 | Georgetown Cayman Invitational, George Town |
800m | 1:48.15 | - | May 2 | Port-of-Spain Twilight Games, Port-of-Spain |
800m | 1:47.60 | - | Apr 4 | Gainesville Florida Relays, Gainesville, FL |
1500m | 3:50.71 | - | Mar 22 | Port-of-Spain Relay Carnival, Port-of-Spain |
60m | 7.20 | - | Jan 11 | New Haven Yale Collegiate Invitational, New Haven, CT (i) |
2013
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:46.57 | - | Jul 27 | Ninove Memorial Geert Rasschaert, Ninove |
800m | 1:50.15 | - | Jul 20 | Oxford BMC Grand Prix, Oxford |
800m | 1:47.11 | - | Jul 13 | Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder |
800m | 1:48.91 | - | Jul 6 | Bruxelles Grand Prix Meet, Bruxelles |
800m | 1:49.22 | - | Jun 23 | Trinidad & Tobago Championships, Port-of-Spain |
800m | 1:51.92 | - | Jun 21 | Trinidad & Tobago Championships, Port-of-Spain |
800m | 1:48.16 | - | Jun 11 | New York Tuesday Night Speed Series, New York, NY |
800m | 1:49.46 | - | May 31 | West Chester John Hay Memorial, West Chester, PA - Elite Event |
800m | 1:48.32 | - | May 17 | Los Angeles USATF Oxy High Performance Meet, Los Angeles, CA |
1500m | 3:53.43 | - | May 8 | Georgetown Cayman Invitational, George Town |
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Honours
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2017Trinidad & Tobago Championships
800 Metres
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2015San José NACAC Open Championships
800 Metres
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2015Trinidad & Tobago Championships
800 Metres
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2014Trinidad & Tobago Championships
800 Metres
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2013Trinidad & Tobago Championships
800 Metres
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2012Trinidad & Tobago Championships
800 Metres
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2007Trinidad & Tobago Championships
800 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Jamaal James's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?
Jamaal James's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:47.66, set on Feb 11, 2012 in Boston, MA (USA) (i).
Which events does Jamaal James compete in?
Jamaal James competes in the 800 Metres Short Track.
How did Jamaal James perform in 2018?
2018 season best: 50.05, set on Jan 20, 2018 in Port-of-Spain (TTO).