James Harris

James Harris

United StatesUnited States
Born
Sep 18, 1991 (35 years old)
Events
High Jump · 400 Metres Short Track

James Harris (born September 18, 1991) is an American sprinter who specialises in the 400 metres.

He was part of the US team that won gold in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics. In addition to being a sprinter, Harris was also an accomplished high jumper.

Competing for the Florida State Seminoles track and field team, Harris won the 2014 high jump at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships with a mark of 2.32 meters.

Personal best · High Jump2.32
#165 all-time
2022 season best48.94Mar 25, 2022 · Florida State University - Mike Long Track, Tallahassee, FL
2022 season best
Medals1World Championships: 1 gold
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track45.90

As of Oct 27, 2026: High Jump 2.32 (#165 all-time), 400 Metres Short Track 45.90, 2022 season best 48.94 (Mar 25, 2022, Florida State University - Mike Long Track, Tallahassee, FL (USA)) · World Championships: 1 gold · 35 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
200mFL 201420.811,096 pts–
400mOR 201345.231,164 pts#617
4x100mOR 201339.14–
4x400mMoskva 20132:59.85–
HJ20142.321,197 pts#165
HJIndoorNM 20142.321,197 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
World Championships1––1

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2022400m 48.94–Mar 25, 2022Florida State University - Mike Long Track, Tallahassee, FL (USA)
2021200m 21.66-1.8Apr 24, 2021CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2021400m 47.04–Apr 24, 2021CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2020HJ 2.10–Aug 15, 2020Life University Track & Field Stadium, Marietta, GA (USA)
2019HJ 2.03–May 5, 2019Clermont, FL (USA)
2019200m 21.14-0.3May 17, 2019Marietta, GA (USA)
2019400m 46.90–Jun 21, 2019Decatur, IL (USA)
20194x400Metre Indoor3:15.55–Jan 26, 2019Clemson, SC (USA) (i)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Harris's High Jump personal best is 2.32, set on Mar 14, 2014, #165 on the all-time list.

James Harris competes in the High Jump and 400 Metres Short Track.

2022 season best: 48.94, set on Mar 25, 2022 in Florida State University - Mike Long Track, Tallahassee, FL (USA).

James Harris has won 1 World Championships medal.