James Bowness
United KingdomActive- Born
- Nov 26, 1991 (34 years old)
- Events
- 800 Metres Short Track · 1000 Metres
James Bowness is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on November 26, 1991. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.
His personal bests include 22.7h in the 200m, 48.04 in the 400m, 1:45.96 in the 800m, 3:44.22 in the 1500m and 4:03.26 in the Mile. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:47.59
2026 season best8:55.01Jan 4, 2026 · Emirates Arena, Glasgow (GBR) (i)
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:19.31
Last competitionThe Pursuit 5,000mJul 4, 2026 · 15:14.10
As of Oct 27, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:47.59, 1000 Metres 2:19.31, 2026 season best 8:55.01 (Jan 4, 2026, Emirates Arena, Glasgow (GBR) (i)) · Last competition: The Pursuit 5,000m, Jul 4, 2026, 15:14.10 · 34 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000m Indoor | 8:55.01 | – | Jan 4, 2026 | scottishathletics Indoor 3000m Championships |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:55.01 | – | Jan 4, 2026 | scottishathletics Indoor 3000m Championships |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 8:55.01 | – | Jan 4, 2026 | scottishathletics Indoor 3000m Championships |
| 2026 | 5000m | 15:14.10 | – | Jul 4, 2026 | The Pursuit 5,000m |
| 2018 | 800m | 1:48.07 | – | May 26, 2018 | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 2018 | 1500m | 3:44.22 | – | May 12, 2018 | Manchester (GBR) |
| 2018 | 5Kilometre | 14:36 | – | Feb 15, 2018 | Armagh (GBR) |
| 2017 | 400m | 49.1h | – | May 6, 2017 | Crawley (GBR) |