James Benson
USAMenJames Benson is a United States sprinter, born on August 10, 2000. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
His personal bests include 10.18 in the 100m, 20.46 in the 200m, 44.82 in the 400m, 39.06 in the 4x100m and 2:58.83 in the 4x400m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 m 44.82 (#283 all-time), 300 Metres Short Track 32.46, 2024 season best 44.85 (May 11, 2024, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA)) · Last competition: U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Jun 23, 2024, 45.30 · 26 years old
Personal bests
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 100m | 10.18 | +4.8 | Apr 6, 2024 | ↑ | Arkansas Spring Invitational, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
| 2024 | 200m | 20.67 | +0.7 | May 3, 2024 | ↑ | Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
| 2024 | 4x100m | 39.06 | - | Apr 19, 2024 | ↑ | John McDonnell Invitational |
| 2024 | 400m | 44.85 | - | May 11, 2024 | ↑ | Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL |
| 2024 | 4x400m | 2:58.83 | - | Jun 7, 2024 | ↑ | NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2023 | 100m | 10.35 | +1.4 | Mar 31, 2023 | ↑ | Stanford Invitational |
| 2023 | 200m | 20.46 | +3.7 | May 5, 2023 | ↑ | Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
| 2023 | 200m-short-track | 20.74 | - | Feb 3, 2023 | ↑ | New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | 300m-short-track | 32.46 | - | Jan 13, 2023 | - | Arkansas Invitational |
| 2023 | 300m | 32.46 | - | Jan 13, 2023 | - | Arkansas Invitational |
| 2023 | 4x100m | 39.23 | - | Jun 7, 2023 | ↑ | NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX |
| 2023 | 400m | 44.82 | - | May 13, 2023 | ↑ | SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | 400m-short-track | 46.37 | - | Feb 10, 2023 | ↑ | Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Open Event |
| 2023 | 4x400m | 3:00.97 | - | Jun 7, 2023 | ↑ | NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX |
| 2023 | 4x400Metre | 3:01.09 | - | Feb 4, 2023 | ↑ | New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | DistanceMe | 9:22.13 | - | Feb 17, 2023 | ↑ | Arkansas Qualifier |
| 2022 | 200m | 20.95 | - | Jan 28, 2022 | ↑ | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 200m-short-track | 20.95 | - | Jan 28, 2022 | ↑ | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 4x100m | 39.51 | - | Mar 25, 2022 | ↑ | Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2022 | 400m | 45.36 | - | Jun 24, 2022 | ↑ | Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2022 | 400m-short-track | 45.88 | - | Feb 26, 2022 | ↑ | Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 4x400Metre | 3:05.96 | - | Mar 12, 2022 | ↑ | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i) |
| 2022 | 4x400m | 3:08.56 | - | Apr 16, 2022 | ↑ | Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2022 | DistanceMe | 9:24.56 | - | Feb 18, 2022 | ↑ | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 200m | 20.79 | +0.5 | Apr 11, 2021 | ↑ | Southeastern Track Complex, Hammond, LA (USA) |
| 2021 | 200m-short-track | 21.60 | - | Feb 28, 2021 | ↑ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 4x100m | 40.02 | - | May 1, 2021 | ↑ | Southeastern Track Complex, Hammond, LA (USA) |
| 2021 | 400m | 46.05 | - | Mar 25, 2021 | ↑ | Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2021 | 400m-short-track | 47.97 | - | Feb 28, 2021 | ↑ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 4x400m | 3:04.88 | - | May 27, 2021 | ↑ | University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2021 | 4x400Metre | 3:16.78 | - | Mar 1, 2021 | ↑ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 200m | 21.07 | - | Feb 22, 2020 | ↑ | Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 200m-short-track | 21.07 | - | Feb 22, 2020 | ↑ | Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 400m-short-track | 46.34 | - | Feb 22, 2020 | ↑ | Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 400m | 46.34 | - | Feb 22, 2020 | ↑ | Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 600m-short-track | 1:23.45 | - | Jan 10, 2020 | - | LSU Carl Maddox Fieldhouse, Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 600m | 1:23.45 | - | Jan 10, 2020 | - | LSU Carl Maddox Fieldhouse, Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 4x400Metre | 3:07.67 | - | Feb 1, 2020 | ↑ | South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 400m | 48.31 | - | Mar 22, 2019 | ↑ | Hammond, LA (USA) |
| 2019 | 400m-short-track | 49.49 | - | Feb 24, 2019 | ↑ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 4x400m | 3:08.16 | - | Mar 30, 2019 | ↑ | Gainesville, FL (USA) |
2024
23 performances2023
27 performancesHonours
NCAA Division I Indoor Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Short Track
Frequently asked questions
What is James Benson's 400 m personal best?
James Benson's 400 m personal best is 44.82, set on May 13, 2023 in LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA (USA), #283 on the all-time list.
Which events does James Benson compete in?
James Benson competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres Short Track.
How did James Benson perform in 2024?
2024 season best: 44.85, set on May 11, 2024 in Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA). Last competition: U.S. Olympic Team Trials on Jun 23, 2024, 45.30.