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James Atuti

James Atuti

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Birth dateMar 19, 1954
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James Atuti is a Kenya sprinter, born on March 19, 1954. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 20.5h in the 200m, 45.21 in the 400m, 3:00.22 in the 4x400m and 1:20.72 in the 600m. He has earned 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
400 m
45.21
#592 all-time
200 m
20.5h
1984 season best
47.04
Aug 4, 1984 · Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984 season best
Age
72 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 m 45.21 (#592 all-time), 200 m 20.5h, 1984 season best 47.04 (Aug 4, 1984, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · 72 years old

PB

Personal bests

20.5HT
45.21
#592 all-time
3:00.22
1:20.72

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1984
400m
47.04-Aug 4, 1984
↓
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
400m
46.34-Jul 26, 1983
↓
München (GER)
1983
4x400m
3:05.30-Aug 13, 1983
↓
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982
600m
1:20.72-Sep 25, 1982-Brisbane (AUS)
1981
4x400m
3:05.55-Sep 6, 1981
↓
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1980
200m
20.6h-Jul 6, 1980
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
1980
400m
45.4h-Jul 6, 1980
↓
Roma (ITA)
1979
200m
20.5h-Apr 29, 1979
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
1979
400m
45.21-Jun 20, 1979
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
1979
4x400m
3:00.22-Aug 26, 1979
↓
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
47.04-Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
600m
1:20.72-Sep 25Brisbane

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:05.55-Sep 6Roma IAAF World Cup, Stadio Olimpico, Roma

1980

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.82-Aug 5Roma Golden Gala, Roma
200m
20.6HT-Jul 6Nairobi
400m
45.4HT-Jul 6Nairobi

1979

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:00.22-Aug 26Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
400m
45.91-Aug 19Nice Nikaďa, Nice
400m
45.89-Aug 8Viareggio
400m
45.95-Aug 3Dakar African Championships
400m
45.21-Jun 20Nairobi
200m
20.5HT-Jun 20Nairobi
400m
46.39-May 16London
200m
20.5HT-Apr 29Nairobi

Honours

7

Roma IAAF World Cup

4x400 Metres Relay

1981
🥈

Dakar African Championships

400 Metres

1979
🥉

Montréal IAAF World Cup

4x400 Metres Relay

1979
🥈

Dakar African Championships

400 Metres

1979
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Atuti's 400 m personal best?

James Atuti's 400 m personal best is 45.21, set on Jun 20, 1979 in Nairobi (KEN), #592 on the all-time list.

Which events does James Atuti compete in?

James Atuti competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

How did James Atuti perform in 1984?

1984 season best: 47.04, set on Aug 4, 1984 in Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA).