James Howard

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Events
400 m · 100 m

James Howard is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 11.40 in the 100m, 22.26 in the 200m, 49.90 in the 400m, 3:18.79 in the 4x400m and 7.26 in the 60m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 m49.90
2026 season best52.01Feb 20, 2026 · Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 100 m11.40
Last competitionNSIC Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 9, 2026 · 3:18.79
NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 m 49.90, 100 m 11.40, 2026 season best 52.01 (Feb 20, 2026, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 9, 2026, 3:18.79

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mIN 2026United States 100 m all-time list11.40772 pts––
200mMN 2022United States 200 m all-time list22.26890 pts––
400mMN 2023United States 400 m all-time list49.90864 pts––
4x400mMN 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:18.79––
60mIndoorMN 20257.26811 pts––
400m-short-trackIndoorMN 202652.01802 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026100m 11.40+1.7May 8, 2026Sycamore Open
2026200m Indoor23.43–Jan 16, 2026Bearson/Gathje Classic
2026200m-short-track 23.43–Jan 16, 2026Bearson/Gathje Classic
2026200m-short-track Indoor23.43–Jan 16, 2026Bearson/Gathje Classic
2026400m-short-track Indoor52.01–Feb 20, 2026Snowshoe Open, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (i) - Collegiate
2026400m Indoor52.01–Feb 20, 2026Snowshoe Open, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (i) - Collegiate
2026600m-short-track 1:26.65–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
2026600m Indoor1:26.65–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Howard's 400 m personal best is 49.90, set on May 6, 2023 in Track & Field Complex, Mankato, MN (USA).

James Howard competes in the 400 m and 100 m.

2026 season best: 52.01, set on Feb 20, 2026 in Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i). Last competition: NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 9, 2026, 3:18.79.