James Cecil

James Cecil

Born
Sep 12, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

James Cecil is a United States middle-distance runner, born on September 12, 1995. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:00.12 in the 1500m, 4:24.45 in the Mile, 8:34.41 in the 3000m, 8:45.39 in the 3000m and 14:53.83 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:02.78
2024 season best2:31:01Sep 29, 2024 · Berlin
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:59.65
Last competitionBMW Berlin Marathon, BerlinSep 29, 2024 · 2:31:01

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:02.78, 2000 Metres Short Track 5:59.65, 2024 season best 2:31:01 (Sep 29, 2024, Berlin (GER)) · Last competition: BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin, Sep 29, 2024, 2:31:01 · 31 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorIN 20184:24.45836 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 20178:34.41882 pts–
3000m2018United States 3000 m all-time list8:45.39807 pts–
5000mIndoorMI 201714:53.83865 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024Marathon 2:31:01–Sep 29, 2024BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
2023Marathon 2:28:55–Jun 17, 2023Grandma's Marathon
20181500m 4:00.37–Apr 6, 2018Owensboro, KY (USA)
2018mile-short-track 4:24.45–Feb 25, 2018–
2018Mile Indoor4:24.45–Feb 25, 2018Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
2018mile-short-track Indoor4:24.45–Feb 25, 2018Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
20182000Metres 5:59.65–Mar 23, 2018Nashville, TN (USA)
20183000m Indoor8:45.39–Feb 10, 2018Allendale, MI (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Cecil's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:02.78, set on May 12, 2017 in Naperville, IL (USA).

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

2024 season best: 2:31:01, set on Sep 29, 2024 in Berlin (GER). Last competition: BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin on Sep 29, 2024, 2:31:01.