James Downing

James Downing

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Mar 12, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

James Downing is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on March 12, 1996. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:49.93 in the 800m, 3:49.74 in the 1500m, 1:51.55 in the 800m-short-track and 1:52.00 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:52.00
2019 season best1:52.53Feb 16, 2019
2019 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:49.74

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:52.00, 1500 m 3:49.74, 2019 season best 1:52.53 (Feb 16, 2019) · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mWatford 2018United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:49.931,028 pts–
1500mWatford 2018United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:49.74980 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorBirmingham 20191:51.551,036 pts–
800m-short-track20181:52.001,023 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2019800m Indoor1:51.55–Feb 9, 2019UK Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)
2019800m-short-track Indoor1:51.55–Feb 9, 2019UK Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)
2019800m-short-track 1:52.53–Feb 16, 2019–
2018800m 1:49.93–Jun 13, 2018Watford (GBR)
2018800m-short-track Indoor1:52.00–Feb 18, 2018Sheffield (GBR) (i)
2018800m-short-track 1:52.00–Feb 18, 2018–
20181500m 3:49.74–Jul 11, 2018Watford (GBR)
2017800m 1:51.84–Jul 12, 2017Watford (GBR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Downing's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:52.00, set on Feb 18, 2018.

James Downing competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2019 season best: 1:52.53, set on Feb 16, 2019.