James Gilkes

James Gilkes

GuyanaGuyana
Born
Sep 21, 1952 (74 years old)
Birthplace
British Guiana, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Events
200 m · 100 m

James Wren Gilkes (born 21 September 1952) is a former sprinter from Guyana who specialised in the 200 metres. He competed at two Olympic Games.

Personal best · 200 m20.14
#212 all-time
1988 season best20.99Jun 26, 1988 · Irvine, CA
National record20.14200 m
National record
Personal best · 100 m10.1h

As of Oct 27, 2026: 200 m 20.14 (#212 all-time), 100 m 10.1h, 1988 season best 20.99 (Jun 26, 1988, Irvine, CA (USA)) · National record (200 m) · 74 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100m197610.1h1,172 pts–
200m197820.141,198 pts#212
400mSan José 198046.021,110 pts–
4x100mCiudad de México 197639.59–
4x200MetreAZ 19781:20.23–
100yTX 19749.45–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1988200m 20.99+0.4Jun 26, 1988Irvine, CA (USA)
1983100m 10.44+0.4Jul 20, 1983Luxembourg (LUX)
1983200m 20.94+1.6Jul 12, 1983Hengelo (NED)
1982200m 20.80+1.2Aug 22, 1982Köln (GER)
1981200m 20.98-0.2Aug 23, 1981Nice (FRA)
1980100m 10.19+0.5Jun 14, 1980Walnut, CA (USA)
1980200m 20.49+0.4Jun 15, 1980Walnut, CA (USA)
1980400m 46.02–Apr 12, 1980San José (USA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Gilkes's 200 m personal best is 20.14, set on Sep 12, 1978, #212 on the all-time list.

James Gilkes competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

1988 season best: 20.99, set on Jun 26, 1988 in Irvine, CA (USA).