James Atuti

James Atuti

KenyaKenya
Born
Mar 19, 1954 (72 years old)
Events
400 m · 200 m

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.

Personal best · 400 m45.21
#592 all-time
1984 season best47.04Aug 4, 1984 · Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
Personal best · 200 m20.5h

As of Nov 6, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
200mNairobi 1979Kenya 200 m all-time list20.5h1,142 pts–
400mNairobi 1979Kenya 400 m all-time list45.211,165 pts#592
4x400mMontréal 1979Kenya 4 × 400 m all-time list3:00.22–
600mBrisbane 19821:20.72918 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1984400m 47.04–Aug 4, 1984Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983400m 46.34–Jul 26, 1983München (GER)
19834x400m 3:05.30–Aug 13, 1983IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982600m 1:20.72–Sep 25, 1982Brisbane (AUS)
19814x400m 3:05.55–Sep 6, 1981Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1980200m 20.6h–Jul 6, 1980Nairobi (KEN)
1980400m 45.4h–Jul 6, 1980Roma (ITA)
1979200m 20.5h–Apr 29, 1979Nairobi (KEN)
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James Atuti's 400 m personal best is 45.21, set on Jun 20, 1979 in Nairobi (KEN), #592 on the all-time list.

James Atuti competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

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