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James Butler

James Butler

USAUSAMen
Birth dateJun 21, 1960
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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.

Key facts
200 m
20.07
#327 all-time
2010 season best
56.44
May 15, 2010 · Winona, MN (USA)
2010 season best
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 200 m 20.07 (#327 all-time), 2010 season best 56.44 (May 15, 2010, Winona, MN (USA)) · 66 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.13*
#776 all-time
20.07*
#327 all-time
46.79
56.44
6.55
46.79
20.64
32.92
32.92
5.74

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2010
400mH
56.44-May 15, 2010-Winona, MN (USA)
1990
60m
6.63-Feb 11, 1990
↑
Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
1990
100m
10.72+0.3Jul 12, 1990
↓
Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1990
200m
20.93-Feb 11, 1990
↑
Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
1990
200m-short-track
20.93-Feb 11, 1990
↑
Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
1989
60m
6.68-Feb 1, 1989
↑
Genova (ITA) (i)
1989
100m
10.26+0.2Sep 12, 1989
↓
Athina (GRE)
1989
200m
20.25+1.1Aug 29, 1989
↑
Bern (SUI)
1989
200m-short-track
20.83-Jan 28, 1989
↑
Liévin (FRA) (i)
1988
60m
6.55-Feb 26, 1988
↑
Zaragoza (ESP) (i)
1988
100m
10.22+0.9Aug 15, 1988
↓
La Habana (CUB)
1988
200m
20.36+1.5Mar 6, 1988
↑
La Habana (CUB)
1988
200m-short-track
20.64-Feb 14, 1988
↑
Liévin (FRA) (i)
1988
400m
46.79-Feb 5, 1988-Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
1988
400m-short-track
46.79-Feb 5, 1988-Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
1987
60m
6.64-Jan 28, 1987
↑
Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
1987
100m
10.14+2.6Jun 25, 1987
↓
Gelnhausen (GER)
1987
200m
20.35+3.0Apr 26, 1987
↑
San José (USA)
1987
200m-short-track
20.64-Feb 15, 1987
↑
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1986
100m
10.47+0.7Aug 15, 1986
↓
Berlin (GER)
1986
200m
20.58+0.4May 4, 1986
↑
Fort-de-France (FRA)
1986
300m
32.92-Jan 11, 1986-Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1986
300m-short-track
32.92-Jan 11, 1986-Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1985
100m
10.38+0.0Aug 25, 1985
↓
Köln (GER)
1985
200m
20.51-0.4Aug 21, 1985
↑
Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1984
100m
10.43-0.1Jun 16, 1984
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
200m
20.3h+2.1Apr 13, 1984
↑
Roma (ITA)
1983
50Metres
5.74-Jan 15, 1983-Rosemont, IL (USA) (i)
1983
55m
6.11-Jan 28, 1983--
1983
100m
10.29+1.6Aug 24, 1983
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1983
200m
20.29+4.4Jul 3, 1983
↑
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1983
200m-short-track
20.99-Mar 11, 1983
↑
Milano (ITA) (i)
1982
100m
10.13+4.7May 14, 1982
↓
Provo, UT (USA)
1982
200m
20.07+2.1Jun 4, 1982
↑
Provo NCAA Championships
1981
100m
10.29+1.2Apr 4, 1981
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
1981
200m
20.2h-Mar 28, 1981
↑
Wichita, KS (USA)
1980
100m
10.42+1.7May 17, 1980
↓
Manhattan, KS (USA)
1980
200m
20.22+2.8Jun 7, 1980
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1979
100m
10.46-Apr 27, 1979
↓
Des Moines, IA (USA)
1979
200m
20.96-May 25, 1979
↑
Wichita, KS (USA)

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
56.44-May 15Winona Warrior Open, Winona, MN

1990

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.72+0.3Jul 12Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
200m-short-track
21.12-Feb 18Budapest Tricotext Cup, Budapest (i)
60m
6.80-Feb 18Budapest Tricotext Cup, Budapest (i)
60m
6.72-Feb 11Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i)
200m-short-track
20.93-Feb 11Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i)
60m
6.63-Feb 11Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i)

1989

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.69-Sep 27Trapani
100m
10.26+0.2Sep 12Athina
200m
20.67+0.3Sep 3Rieti
200m
20.73-0.1Sep 1Herculis
200m
20.25+1.1Aug 29Bern
200m
20.73+0.4Aug 25Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
200m
20.45+0.0Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
200m
20.66-Aug 10Grosseto
200m
20.56-Aug 8Budapest Hungalu Grand Prix, Budapest
200m
20.91+0.3Jul 12Barcelona
200m
20.93+0.6Jul 10Nice Nikaia, Nice
200m
21.22-1.5Jun 27Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
200m-short-track
20.91-Feb 24Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i)
200m-short-track
20.98-Feb 22Den Haag (i)
60m
6.68-Feb 1Genova (i)
200m-short-track
20.83-Jan 28Meeting Pas De Calais, Liévin (i)

1988

27 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.37+0.4Sep 3Athina
200m
20.73-Aug 31Rieti
200m
20.70-2.4Aug 28Koblenz
200m
20.43+0.5Aug 23Bern
200m
20.50-0.6Aug 19Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
200m
20.51+0.2Aug 17Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
100m
10.22+0.9Aug 15Linz
100m
10.36-1.1Aug 12Budapest
200m
20.42-0.4Aug 2Monaco
200m
20.61+1.8Jul 29Edinburgh
200m
20.65-1.4Jul 20Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
200m
20.42+1.0Jul 20Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
200m
20.43+0.0Jul 18Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
200m
20.66+1.2Jul 18Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
200m
20.93-Jul 1Rhede
200m
20.84-0.6Jun 28Leverkusen
200m
20.92+1.7Jun 27Villeneuve d'Ascq
200m
20.86-1.6Jun 24Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
200m
20.71-May 22Sao Paulo, São Paulo
100m
10.26-Apr 16Norman, OK
100m
10.29-Apr 9Orlando, FL
200m
20.36+1.5Mar 6La Habana
100m
10.22-0.5Mar 5La Habana
60m
6.58-Feb 28Budapest (i)
60m
6.55-Feb 26Zaragoza (i)
60m
6.66-Feb 23Valencia (i)
200m-short-track
20.96-Feb 20Pireaus, Pireaus (i)
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Honours

🥉

Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme

200 Metres

1987
5

IAAF World Indoor Championships

200 Metres Short Track

1987
🥇

Provo NCAA Championships

100 Metres

1982
🥇

Provo NCAA Championships

200 Metres

1982
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Butler's 200 m personal best?

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.

Which events does James Butler compete in?

James Butler competes in the 200 m and 55 Metres.

How did James Butler perform in 2010?

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