James Burns

United StatesUnited States
Born
Jan 1, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
55 Metres Hurdles · 60 m hurdles

James Burns is a United States sprinter, born on January 1, 1996. He competes primarily in the 100m, 400m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 11.77 in the 100m, 52.38 in the 400m, 4:59.99 in the 1500m, 15.14 in the 110mH and 1.82 in the HJ. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 55 Metres Hurdles7.69
2018 season best1.64May 5, 2018 · Philadelphia, PA
2018 season best
Personal best · 60 m hurdles8.34

As of Nov 13, 2026: 55 Metres Hurdles 7.69, 60 m hurdles 8.34, 2018 season best 1.64 (May 5, 2018, Philadelphia, PA (USA)) · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mNJ 2016United States 100 m all-time list11.77673 pts–
400mPA 2018United States 400 m all-time list52.38723 pts–
1500mNJ 2016United States 1500 m all-time list4:59.99294 pts–
110mHNJ 2016United States 110 m hurdles all-time list15.14870 pts–
HJ2015United States High Jump all-time list1.82758 pts–
HJIndoorNJ 20151.82758 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2018HJ 1.64–May 5, 2018Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2018PV 3.70–May 6, 2018Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2018LJ 6.57-0.4May 5, 2018Philadelphia, PA (USA)
201860mH Indoor8.34–Jan 28, 2018Cambridge, MA (USA) (i)
201860mH 8.34–Jan 28, 2018–
2018100m 11.82+1.1Apr 24, 2018Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - USA vs. the World
2018SP 12.50–May 5, 2018Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2018110mH 15.35+1.9Mar 23, 2018Jacksonville, FL (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Burns's 55 Metres Hurdles personal best is 7.69, set on Mar 1, 2014.

James Burns competes in the 55 Metres Hurdles and 60 m hurdles.

2018 season best: 1.64, set on May 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA (USA).