James Cognata

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · 400 Metres Short Track

James Cognata is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and Mile.

His personal bests include 49.12 in the 400m, 1:51.54 in the 800m, 4:26.61 in the Mile, 1:52.31 in the 800m-short-track and 1:53.02 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:53.02
2026 season best1:53.02Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track49.12
Last competitionEast Coast ChampionshipsJun 13, 2026 · 1:51.54
East Coast Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:53.02, 400 Metres Short Track 49.12, 2026 season best 1:53.02 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: East Coast Championships, Jun 13, 2026, 1:51.54

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mIndoorMA 202549.12972 pts––
800mNJ 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:51.54983 pts––
MileNJ 2026United States Mile all-time list4:26.61773 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorMA 20261:52.311,014 pts––
800m-short-trackMA 20261:53.02994 pts–#559
400m-short-trackIndoorMA 202549.12972 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:51.54–Jun 13, 2026East Coast Championships
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:52.31–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026800m-short-track 1:53.02–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026Mile 4:26.61–Jun 13, 2026East Coast Championships
2025400m-short-track Indoor49.12–Feb 1, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2025400m Indoor49.12–Feb 1, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2025800m 1:52.85–May 10, 2025Battle Road Twilight Series Meet 1
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:56.15–Mar 2, 2025Last Chance Indoor National Qualifier
FAQ

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James Cognata's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:53.02, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

James Cognata competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 400 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:53.02, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: East Coast Championships on Jun 13, 2026, 1:51.54.