James Butler

James Butler

United StatesUnited States
Born
Jun 21, 1960 (66 years old)
Events
200 m · 55 Metres

James Butler is a United States sprinter, born on June 21, 1960. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.13 in the 100m, 20.07 in the 200m, 46.79 in the 400m, 56.44 in the 400mH and 6.55 in the 60m. He has earned 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 200 m20.07
#327 all-time
2010 season best56.44May 15, 2010 · Winona, MN
2010 season best

As of Nov 14, 2026: 200 m 20.07 (#327 all-time), 2010 season best 56.44 (May 15, 2010, Winona, MN (USA)) · 66 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mOK 1982United States 100 m all-time list10.13*1,162 pts#776
200mUT 1982United States 200 m all-time list20.07*1,209 pts#327
400mIndoorSindelfingen 198846.791,121 pts–
400mHMN 2010United States 400 m hurdles all-time list56.44833 pts–
60m19886.551,181 pts–
60mIndoorZaragoza 19886.551,181 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2010400mH 56.44–May 15, 2010Winona, MN (USA)
199060m Indoor6.63–Feb 11, 1990Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
199060m 6.63–Feb 11, 1990–
1990100m 10.72+0.3Jul 12, 1990Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1990200m-short-track Indoor20.93–Feb 11, 1990Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
1990200m-short-track 20.93–Feb 11, 1990–
1990200m Indoor20.93–Feb 11, 1990Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
198960m Indoor6.68–Feb 1, 1989Genova (ITA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Butler's 200 m personal best is 20.07, set on Jun 4, 1982 in Provo, UT (USA), #327 on the all-time list.

James Butler competes in the 200 m and 55 Metres.

2010 season best: 56.44, set on May 15, 2010 in Winona, MN (USA).