James Butler

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Feb 26, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

James Butler is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 26, 2006. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:56.39 in the 1500m, 8:36.86 in the 3000m, 14:35.57 in the 5000m, 8:58.78 in the 3000mSt and 5:54.14 in the 2000Metres. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:58.78
2026 season best8:58.78Apr 16, 2026 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
2026 season best
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:54.14
Last competitionSouthland Conference Outdoor Track ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 9:07.82
Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:58.78, 2000 Metres Short Track 5:54.14, 2026 season best 8:58.78 (Apr 16, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships, May 15, 2026, 9:07.82 · 20 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTX 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:56.39898 pts––
3000mIndoorAL 20258:36.86869 pts––
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:35.57885 pts––
3000mStCA 2026United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:58.78999 pts–#822
2000MetresTX 20245:54.14––
3000m-short-trackOK 20268:44.41829 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:56.39–Mar 28, 2026Charles Austin Classic
20263000m-short-track 8:44.41–Jan 16, 2026Owen Hewett Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:44.41–Jan 16, 2026Owen Hewett Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:44.41–Jan 16, 2026Owen Hewett Invitational
20263000mSt 8:58.78–Apr 16, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20265000m 14:35.57–Apr 17, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20251500m 4:00.05–Apr 18, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:36.86–Mar 3, 2025Southland Conference Indoor Track Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Butler's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:58.78, set on Apr 16, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

James Butler competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:58.78, set on Apr 16, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships on May 15, 2026, 9:07.82.