James HARKLESS
James HARKLESS is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 800m-short-track.
His personal bests include 1:56.59 in the 800m, 4:05.54 in the 1500m, 2:00.04 in the 800m-short-track, 2:00.04 in the 800m-short-track and 7:54.78 in the 4x800Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
2018 season best1:56.59Apr 7, 2018 · Daytona Beach, FL
As of Nov 14, 2026: 2018 season best 1:56.59 (Apr 7, 2018, Daytona Beach, FL (USA))
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800m-short-trackIndoorFL 20172:00.04807 pts–
800m-short-track20172:00.04807 pts–
4x800MetreFL 20157:54.78–
600mFL 20161:23.55814 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 800m | 1:56.59 | – | Apr 7, 2018 | Daytona Beach, FL (USA) |
| 2018 | 1500m | 4:05.54 | – | Apr 6, 2018 | Daytona Beach, FL (USA) |
| 2017 | 800m | 1:58.55 | – | Apr 8, 2017 | Coral Gables Hurricane Alumni invitational, Coral Gables, FL |
| 2017 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 2:00.04 | – | Jan 29, 2017 | Babson Park, FL (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 800m-short-track | 2:00.04 | – | Jan 29, 2017 | – |
| 2017 | 1500m | 4:14.05 | – | Mar 18, 2017 | Orlando, FL (USA) |
| 2016 | 600m | 1:23.55 | – | Feb 20, 2016 | Daytona Beach, FL (USA) |
| 2016 | 800m | 1:58.87 | – | Apr 24, 2016 | Babson Park, FL (USA) |