James Benson
- Born
- Aug 10, 2000 (26 years old)
- Events
- 400 m · 300 Metres Short Track
James 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.
Personal best · 400 m44.82
2024 season best44.85May 11, 2024 · Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL
Personal best · 300 Metres Short Track32.46
Last competitionU.S. Olympic Team TrialsJun 23, 2024 · 45.30
As of Oct 28, 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
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
4x100mAR 202439.06–
4x400mOR 20242:58.83–
4x400Metre20203:07.67–
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | 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 Indoor | 20.74 | – | Feb 3, 2023 | New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) - Invitational Events |