James Holden

James Holden

IrelandIrelandActive
Born
Aug 7, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
200 Metres Short Track · 400 Metres Short Track

James Holden is a Ireland sprinter, born on August 7, 1999. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 200m.

His personal bests include 11.11 in the 100m, 22.03 in the 200m, 22.25 in the 200m, 48.92 in the 400m and 2:06.35 in the 800m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track22.54
2026 season best11.43May 23, 2026 · Pistes d'atletisme Gaetà Huguet, Castellón
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track50.92
Last competitionIrish ChampionshipsJul 25, 2026 · 51.17
Irish Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 22.54, 400 Metres Short Track 50.92, 2026 season best 11.43 (May 23, 2026, Pistes d'atletisme Gaetà Huguet, Castellón (ESP)) · Last competition: Irish Championships, Jul 25, 2026, 51.17 · 27 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mWaterford 2019Ireland 100 m all-time list11.11*854 pts–
200mIndoorAthlone 202322.03983 pts–
200mDublin 2023Ireland 200 m all-time list22.25891 pts–
400mOordegem 2017Ireland 400 m all-time list48.92923 pts–
800mIndoorDublin 20222:06.35656 pts–
4x100mCastellón 2026Ireland 4 × 100 m all-time list42.64–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026100m 11.43+2.5May 23, 2026European Champion Clubs Cup - Track&Field Senior, Pistes d'atletisme Gaetà Huguet, Castellón
2026200m 22.47+0.3Jun 13, 2026Dublin Graded Leagues 5-2026
20264x100m 42.64–May 23, 2026European Champion Clubs Cup - Track&Field Senior, Pistes d'atletisme Gaetà Huguet, Castellón
2026400m 51.17–Jul 25, 2026Irish Championships
2024200m Indoor22.28–Feb 10, 2024IUAA Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (i)
2024200m-short-track Indoor22.28–Feb 10, 2024IUAA Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (i)
2024200m 22.53+0.9Apr 5, 2024Irish Universities Track and Field Championships
2024400m 50.77–May 25, 2024IFAM Outdoor, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Holden's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 22.54, set on Apr 1, 2017.

James Holden competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 400 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 11.43, set on May 23, 2026 in Pistes d'atletisme Gaetà Huguet, Castellón (ESP). Last competition: Irish Championships on Jul 25, 2026, 51.17.