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James Bowler

James Bowler

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Birth dateSep 2, 1979
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James Bowler is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on September 2, 1979. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 51.59 in the 400m, 1:50.83 in the 800m, 3:41.75 in the 1500m, 4:05.84 in the Mile and 8:09.19 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
1500 Metres Short Track
3:45.24
Mile Short Track
4:05.84
2019 season best
2:29:27
Apr 28, 2019 · London (GBR)
2019 season best
Last competition
Virgin Money London Marathon
Apr 28, 2019 · 2:29:27
Virgin Money London Marathon
Age
47 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:45.24, Mile Short Track 4:05.84, 2019 season best 2:29:27 (Apr 28, 2019, London (GBR)) · Last competition: Virgin Money London Marathon, Apr 28, 2019, 2:29:27 · 47 years old

PB

Personal bests

51.59
1:50.83
3:41.75
Mile
4:05.84
3000m
8:09.19
15:23.52
2:27:34
1500m-short-track
3:45.24
3000m-short-track
8:10.61
800m-short-track
1:53.00
mile-short-track
4:05.84

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
Marathon
2:29:27-Apr 28, 2019
↑
Virgin Money London Marathon
2017
Semi
1:09:11-Apr 2, 2017--
2017
Marathon
2:27:34-Apr 23, 2017
↑
London (GBR)
2016
Marathon
2:32:52-Apr 24, 2016
↑
London (GBR)
2015
5000m
15:23.52-Jul 22, 2015-Eltham (GBR)
2005
400m
51.59-Jul 16, 2005-Tullamore (IRL)
2004
3000m
8:10.61-Feb 7, 2004
↓
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2004
3000m-short-track
8:10.61-Feb 7, 2004
↑
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2003
800m
1:50.83-May 3, 2003
↑
Lincoln, NE (USA)
2003
1500m
3:43.07-Jun 14, 2003
↑
Sacramento, CA (USA)
2003
Mile
4:05.84-Feb 8, 2003
↑
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2003
mile-short-track
4:05.84-Feb 8, 2003
↑
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2003
3000m-short-track
8:17.79-Mar 1, 2003
↑
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2003
3000m
8:17.79-Mar 1, 2003
↓
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2002
800m
1:52.43-Jul 3, 2002
↑
Eton (GBR)
2002
800m-short-track
1:53.00-Feb 15, 2002-Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2002
1500m
3:42.85-May 3, 2002
↑
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2002
mile-short-track
4:06.45-Feb 23, 2002
↑
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2002
Mile
4:06.45-Feb 23, 2002
↑
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2002
3000m-short-track
8:29.65-Feb 23, 2002
↑
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2002
3000m
8:29.65-Feb 23, 2002
↓
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2001
800m
1:52.4h-Jun 13, 2001
↑
Solihull (GBR)
2001
1500m
3:41.75-Jun 9, 2001
↑
Watford (GBR)
2001
1500m-short-track
3:45.24-Mar 10, 2001-Cardiff (GBR) (i)
2001
3000m
8:09.19-Aug 4, 2001
↓
Antwerpen (BEL)
2000
1500m
3:49.55-Jul 12, 2000
↑
Watford (GBR)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:27-Apr 28Virgin Money London Marathon

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:34-Apr 23London Marathon, London
Semi
1:09:11-Apr 2Paddock Wood Half Marathon, Paddock Wood

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:52-Apr 24London Marathon, London

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:23.52-Jul 22Eltham BMC Regional Races, Eltham

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
51.59-Jul 16Tullamore SIAB Schools’ International, Tullamore

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
8:10.61-Feb 7Lincoln Husker Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i)
3000m-short-track
8:14.68-Jan 23Lincoln Holiday Inn Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i)

2003

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:49.78-Jul 25AAA Championships, Birmingham
1500m
3:45.50-Jul 5Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford
1500m
3:43.07-Jun 14Sacramento NCAA Championships, Sacramento, CA
1500m
3:43.84-Jun 12Sacramento NCAA Championships, Sacramento, CA
1500m
3:43.36-May 31Lincoln NCAA Midwest Regional Championships, Lincoln, NE
1500m
3:48.30-May 30Lincoln NCAA Midwest Regional Championships, Lincoln, NE
1500m
3:43.43-May 19Austin Big 12 Conference Championships, Austin, TX
1500m
3:49.64-May 18Austin Big 12 Conference Championships, Austin, TX
800m
1:50.83-May 3Lincoln Ward Haylet Invitational, Lincoln, NE
1500m
3:45.90-Apr 18Walnut Mt. SAC Relays University/Open, Walnut, CA
1500m
3:45.83-Mar 29Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
Mile
4:06.60-Mar 8Ames Iowa State Qualifier, Ames, IA (i)
mile-short-track
4:08.68-Mar 1Big 12 Conference Indoor Championships, Lincoln, NE (i)
3000m-short-track
8:17.79-Mar 1Big 12 Conference Indoor Championships, Lincoln, NE (i)
mile-short-track
4:11.63-Feb 28Big 12 Conference Indoor Championships, Lincoln, NE (i)
mile-short-track
4:06.77-Feb 15Lincoln Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i)
mile-short-track
4:05.84-Feb 8Lincoln Adidas Indoor Classic, Lincoln, NE (i)
3000m-short-track
8:19.61-Jan 25Lincoln Holiday Inn Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i)

2002

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:44.35-Jul 14AAA Championships, Birmingham
1500m
3:44.79-Jul 12AAA Championships, Birmingham
800m
1:52.43-Jul 3Eton BMC Nike GP, Eton
1500m
3:52.12-Jun 15Manchester Commonwealth Games Trials, Manchester
1500m
3:45.40-May 30Baton Rouge NCAA Championships, Baton Rouge, LA
1500m
3:45.18-May 19Columbia Big 12 Ch., Columbia, MO
1500m
3:48.67-May 18Columbia Big 12 Ch., Columbia, MO
800m
1:53.25-May 11Lincoln Nebraska Twilight, Lincoln, NE
1500m
3:42.85-May 3Stanford Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
1500m
3:44.31-Apr 20Walnut Mt.SAC Relays University/Open, Walnut, CA
1500m
3:44.40-Mar 29Stanford Elite Inv., Palo Alto, CA
mile-short-track
4:06.45-Feb 23Lincoln Big 12 Conf Ch., Lincoln, NE (i)
3000m-short-track
8:29.65-Feb 23Lincoln Big 12 Conf Ch., Lincoln, NE (i)
mile-short-track
4:10.83-Feb 22Lincoln Big 12 Conf Ch., Lincoln, NE (i)
800m-short-track
1:53.00-Feb 15Lincoln Prairie Wolf Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i)
mile-short-track
4:10.90-Feb 8Lincoln Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i)
mile-short-track
4:07.41-Feb 1Lincoln Adidas Invite, Lincoln, NE (i)
mile-short-track
4:10.90-Jan 25Lincoln Nebraska Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i)

2001

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:09.19-Aug 4Antwerpen
1500m
3:44.88-Jul 14Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
1500m
3:44.39-Jul 14Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
1500m
3:44.88-Jul 12Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
1500m
3:49.4HT-Jul 1Bedford British U23 Championships, Bedford
1500m
4:00.96-Jun 23Liverpool Norwich Union U23 International, Liverpool
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Bowler's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best?

James Bowler's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:45.24, set on Mar 10, 2001 in Cardiff (GBR) (i).

Which events does James Bowler compete in?

James Bowler competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

How did James Bowler perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 2:29:27, set on Apr 28, 2019 in London (GBR). Last competition: Virgin Money London Marathon on Apr 28, 2019, 2:29:27.