James Beckford

Born
Jan 9, 1975 (51 years old)
Birthplace
Saint Mary, Antigua and Barbuda
Events
Long Jump · Triple Jump
Height
1.78 m

James Beckford is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, James Beckford established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. James Beckford's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

James Beckford's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.

James Beckford's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, James Beckford's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Personal best · Long Jump8.62
2020 season best6.58Sep 26, 2020 · Stadio Comunale, Bellinzona
Medals3Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 2 silver
National record17.92Triple Jump

As of Oct 27, 2026: Long Jump 8.62 (#16 all-time), Triple Jump 17.92 (#10 all-time), 2020 season best 6.58 (Sep 26, 2020, Stadio Comunale, Bellinzona (SUI)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 2 silver · National record (Triple Jump) · 51 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mRhede 200510.78952 pts–
110mHKarlstad 201015.91749 pts–
4x100mGöteborg 199539.10–
LJFL 19978.621,273 pts#16
TJTX 199517.921,263 pts#10
SPIndoorDornbirn 201513.24720 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–1–1
World Championships–2–2
Total–3–3

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2020LJ 6.58+0.0Sep 26, 2020Stadio Comunale, Bellinzona (SUI)
2015LJ 6.99–Sep 19, 2015Herisau (SUI)
201560m 7.26–Feb 8, 2015–
201560m Indoor7.26–Feb 8, 2015Dornbirn (AUT) (i)
2015SP Indoor13.24–Feb 8, 2015Dornbirn (AUT) (i)
2015SP 13.24–Feb 8, 2015–
2015JT 53.63–Sep 19, 2015Herisau (SUI)
2014LJ 7.31+1.6May 23, 2014Tampa, FL (USA)
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James Beckford's Long Jump personal best is 8.62, set on Apr 5, 1997 in Orlando, FL (USA), #16 on the all-time list.

James Beckford competes in the Long Jump and Triple Jump.

2020 season best: 6.58, set on Sep 26, 2020 in Stadio Comunale, Bellinzona (SUI).

James Beckford has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 2 World Championships medals.